Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our accounts team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation & experience in the construction industry is preferred but not essential.

The Senior Bookkeeper would be an integral part of the team and would work closely with the Directors, supply chain & sales team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase invoicing/Xero invoicing via in-house systems and platforms/Credit Control
• Daily bookkeeping – bank reconciliation, allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports for project costings.
• Calculate and maintain schedules of accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare lead schedules for year-end accounts.
• Liaise with external accountants and deal with queries.
• Reporting – weekly sales report, P&L, sales data for sales team billing, weekly pay run report.
• Prepare and process CIS tax for all subcontractor's and send CIS statement.
• Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and ensuring payments are made on time. High level purchase invoice entry via Hubdoc platforms
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software

• Support month-end closing activities, assist with month end reporting
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounts payable and other financial matters.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency within the finance department.
• Credit card / bank reconciliations & receipt capture allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
• Monthly VAT/CIS/DRC/PAYE/wages journal/HMRC work
• Month-end procedures – Xero
• Client Retentions
• Weekly & fortnightly subcontractors wages
• Payroll