Bookkeeper

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper ideally with knowledge of Xero, background in the construction industry, a positive attitude and good communication skills.

We are a growing business with an exciting future.

Job Title: Bookkeeper / Internal Accounts

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper ideally with knowledge of Xero, background in the construction industry, a positive attitude and good communication skills.

We are a growing business with an exciting future.

This is a permanent full-time position.

This position is to be conducted from our Head Office on the outskirts of Gloucester.

Job Summary:

To ensure all financial transactions are up to date and accurate in a timely manner, reconcile the bank account, ensure purchase orders are being used and accurately project costed, undertake credit control, process the payroll and CIS via Xero and to provide financial reports to the Directors.

Joining our team will require the skills and tasks listed but not exclusively limited to:



* Ensure purchase orders are used and accurately project costed.


* Creating accounts for new customers in Xero.


* Input all purchase and sales invoices.


* Allocate purchase and sales ledger transactions.


* Complete the bank and credit card reconciliations.


* Monthly payroll processing using Xero.


* Dealing with monthly CIS submissions using Xero, including verification of new subcontractors.


* Preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT return for the business.


* Dealing with sales and purchase ledger queries in an effective and timely manner.


* Providing regular financial reports and insights to the directors of the company.


* Maintaining confidentiality of the business finances in a small team.


* Liaising with external accountants to complete year end financials.


Requirements:



* Minimum of 3 years' experience.


* Accurate data entry skills.


* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).




* Highly organised, detail driven and effective user and improver of processes.


* Excellent working knowledge of Xero.


* A background of working in finance in the construction industry - including knowledge of the CIS scheme and VAT domestic reverse charge.


* Experience of using Xero Purchase Orders to provide Project Costing.


* Full or part AAT Qualification is advantageous.


Qualities:



* Strong analytical and communication skills.


* Fantastic organisational skills.


* Self-starter and ability to work under own initiative taking on the above- mentioned tasks with little training.


* Driven and motivated with a good work ethic.


* The ability to work as a team and build relationships.


Next Steps

To apply for our vacancy for a Bookkeeper, please click on Apply and upload a copy of your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!