Bookkeeper

• AAT or working towards (preferably)
• ACCA or other qualification (including part qualified)
• Bookkeeping certification or relevant accounting training/experience
• 5+ years of accounts payable bookkeeping experience
• Experience in the construction industry with CIS knowledge
• Proficient using construction accounting software Xero and QB
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with VAT, supplier payments and subcontractor deductions
• You will have worked within accounts for the construction industry
• Experienced in CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance
• Purchase Order Reconciliation
• Knowledge of construction VAT practices (including reverse VAT)
• Good attention to detail and work accurately under pressure
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internally

• Process purchase invoices and expense claims
• Match Purchase Invoices with Purchase Orders and resolve discrepancies
• Monthly CIS return submission
• Timely payment runs on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain accurate VAT records as required by HMRC
• Process bank reconciliation
• Record all Accounts Payable transactions within the accounting system
• Assist with journal entries relating to Accounts Payable
• Support audits by supplying Accounts Payable records and reconciliation
• Work with procurement and project teams for accurate invoice processing
• Daily/weekly reporting to operations director on accounts progress
• Identifying and mitigating any financial losses
• Dealing with all HMRC matters in UK
• Weekly reporting to operations director on forecasting, budgeting, and overall cost control plan
• Regular liaison with client to enhance working relationship and ensure good relationship is maintained
• Regular liaison/communication with Quantity Surveyor, Office Manager, Project manager to ensure overall successfulness of the project.
• Ensure the goals and deliverables are met
• Ensure all the paperwork is fully up to date and complete
• Prepare overall status/progress reports and update the client and operations director weekly
• Arranging and leading accounts meetings weekly
• Amend and update risk log as necessary and keep the operations director in the loop
• Report directly to operations director on key milestones as soon as such milestones have been achieved
• Any other responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate in capacity as Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant
• Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency/workmanship quality and maintaining a productive working environment
• Uphold and maintain a professional behaviour in office at all times including conducts.
• Purchase Ledger - Checking, processing invoices, statements & reconciliation.
• Sales Ledger -Credit Control, administering orders, invoicing, and customer payments
• Banking - Bank account and VAT reconciliation
• Manage petty cash, credit cards, and expenses
• VAT Quarterly VAT returns - assisting the F

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