Full job descriptionAccounts Manager | London, Office Based | Paying £40k - £45k DOE
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, and assisting with management reporting across multiple business operations. The business is working in the construction industry in Central London and the role is 5 days a week on site.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage the Purchase Ledger, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
*Manage the Sales Ledger, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation and credit control.
*Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
*Assist with payroll preparation and industry-specific tax scheme administration where applicable.
*Maintain accurate cost records and allocate expenditure to the appropriate cost centres.
*Process employee expenses and maintain expense records.
*Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, accruals and year-end accounts.
*Produce financial reports and reconciliations for senior management.
*Maintain accurate accounting records using cloud-based accounting software.
*Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting systems.
*Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.
Essential Requirements
*3-5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
*Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero or similar).
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
*AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified.
*Experience preparing management accounts.
*Experience working across multiple business entities.
*Knowledge of project costing or contract-based industries.