Full job descriptionLocation – Southend Airport (Onsite at Dunhill Aviation)
Hours – Monday to Friday approximately 25 hours per week
Salary – 32,000 – 38,000 pro-rata
About the Role
Dunhill Aviation is a growing aviation engineering business based at London Southend Airport. Working with private and commercial aircraft, we’re building a modern aviation business and are looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of our finance function and grow with us.
This is an opportunity for a confident, organised, and proactive self-starter who can take ownership of the entire day-to-day finance function. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll establish effective financial processes, maintain accurate financial records, and provide reliable financial support to a busy and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
*Maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and supporting day-to-day running for Dunhill’s financial operations
*Monthly & quarterly management accounts preparation
*Process and review sales and purchase invoices
*Manage supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements
*Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process on Xero
*Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of financial data
*Supporting the preparation of VAT returns
*Prepare monthly management information and financial reports for the Directors.
*Day to day running of the financial function at Dunhill Aviation
*Work closely with the engineering team to improve job costing, invoicing processes and financial systems.


*What We’re Looking For
*Strong bookkeeping experience and understanding of accounting principles and practices
*Proficiency with Xero and Apron and Microsoft applications
*Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
*Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
*Bookkeeping or Accounting qualifications (such as AAT) are advantageous, however, extensive proven experience in a senior role is essential


If you’re an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys working independently and is ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.