Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied, hands-on role within a friendly, growing business? Would you enjoy taking ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping, working closely with a small team and having some flexibility around your working hours?
Our client is an established construction business specialising in high-end residential properties. Based in a lovely rural location just outside Tetbury, they are looking for an organised and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial transactions and administration across a small group of companies.
This is a practical, varied role working closely with the Directors and Development Manager, with support from an external accountant who oversees the management accounts and more complex accounting requirements.
The Role
You'll be responsible for keeping the day-to-day finances running smoothly, with duties including:
- Managing the sales and purchase ledgers, including raising invoices, purchase orders and chasing outstanding payments.
- Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring appropriate authorisation.
- Setting up new suppliers and subcontractors, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance requirements.
- Preparing supplier and subcontractor payment runs and responding to queries.
- Recording bank transactions and completing bank and credit card reconciliations using Sage.
- Processing employee expenses and credit card transactions.
- Maintaining accurate financial records for VAT, PAYE, CIS and other statutory requirements.
- Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns, as required.
- Supporting payroll administration using QTac.
- Recording transactions relating to CT61 and R185 interest forms.
- Liaising with the external accountant and providing information as required.
- Providing occasional general office and administrative support as part of the wider team.
About You
We're looking for a capable, reliable Bookkeeper who enjoys working in a small business environment and is confident managing day-to-day accounts independently.
You'll ideally bring:
- Strong bookkeeping experience, including purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and financial record-keeping.
- Good working knowledge of Sage Accounts, ideally Sage 50.
- Experience of VAT, PAYE and ideally CIS requirements.
- Confidence using Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A proactive, practical approach with the ability to prioritise your workload and use your initiative.
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, helpful manner.
- The ability to work independently whilst being a supportive member of a small team.
An AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be welcome, and candidates qualified by experience (QBE) are equally encouraged to apply.
Previous experience within construction or property development would be an advantage but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of circa £40,000 FTE
- Part-time, 25-30 hours per week, with flexibility around working hours.
- Ideally, hours spread across Monday to Friday to provide daily office and finance support, with the exact working pattern open to discussion.
- Office-based role in an attractive rural location just outside Tetbury.
- Free on-site parking and a relaxed, informal working environment.
- A varied, responsible role within a growing business.
- The opportunity to become a valued member of a small, friendly team.
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a flexible, hands-on role where you can put your skills to good use and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
*Full time equivalent – actual salary will depend on hours worked
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