Assistant Bookkeeper

📍 West London (5 days on site)
💰 £30,000 – £35,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to join a growing and well-established organisation operating within the construction sector. This office-based role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting the Office Manager in maintaining smooth financial and administrative operations.

This is a varied position suited to a proactive individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring accuracy across accounts processes and contributing to the overall efficiency of the office.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase ledger invoices
• Performing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining and producing cash flow analysis
• Submitting VAT and CIS returns to HMRC
• Preparing labour timesheets for management approval
• Liaising with site personnel, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
• Monitoring cash flow, preparing trial balances and supporting schedules
• Supporting project costing activities
• Registering and verifying new suppliers and subcontractors
• Processing invoices on Sage 50 and allocating to projects
• Maintaining accurate and organised records and filing systems
• Supporting general office administration and ensuring smooth operations

Requirements

• AAT Level 3 qualified or above
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts experience (construction sector experience advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Understanding of VAT and CIS processes
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional and proactive approach with the ability to use own initiative

Additional Information

• Full-time, office-based role
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing business

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