Book-Keeper

AR Hine Associates; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Bookkeeping professional to manage core tasks including maintaining records in Xero, handling invoices, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. This is a part-time position requiring 5 hours a day in the office. Candidates should have experience with bookkeeping software and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping software (preferably Xero) is essential.
• Ability to manage VAT returns and submissions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records in Xero software.
• Handle CIS/Subcontractor invoices and deductions.
• Complete monthly checklist reconciliations with suppliers and accounts.

Skills

Xero software

VAT management

Bank reconciliation

Invoice processing

Financial reporting

Tools

Dext

Job description

VariedBookeepingrole,officebased(nohybridarrangement).JoiningsmallestablishedQuantitySurveyors.Part time 5 hours per day

CoreBookkeepingTasks

• MaintainaccuraterecordsinXerosoftware
• Uploadandprocessreceipts/invoicesviaDext,ensuringcorrectpostingintoXero
• Managethepurchaseledger,includingsupplierinvoicesandpayments
• Makesupplierandsubcontractorpaymentsinlinewithduedates
• Performbankreconciliationsregularly
• Allocatecostsandrevenuescorrectlytoprojects
• HandleCIS/Subcontractorinvoicesanddeductions
• ManageVATreturnsandsubmissions
• PrepareandsubmitHMRCpayments(PAYE/CIS)
• Supportend-of-yearpreparationforaccountants/auditors
• Manageandreconcilemultiplebankaccounts

Reporting&Analysis

• Generateagedpayablesreportsandfollowuponoutstandingbalances
• ProduceP&Lreports(company-wideandproject-based)
• Preparebalancesheetreportsforreview
• Runandreviewthetrialbalancetoensureaccountsareaccurateandbalanced
• Supportcashflowmanagementandforecasting
• Createmonthlyreportingpacksasrequired

Payroll(notessentialbutideal)

• Processpayrollruns(orassistwithdataentryifoutsourced)
• Generatepayrunsusingpayablereports

Controls&Compliance

• Completemonthlychecklistreconciliations(banks,creditors,VAT,etc.)
• EnsurecompliancewithHMRCregulations(VAT,CIS,PAYE)
• Assistwithend-of-yearreconciliationsandfiling

Account&SupplierManagement

• Contactandliaisewithmerchants,suppliers,andaccountmanagers
• Resolvequeriesanddiscrepanciesoninvoicesorpayments
• Maintaingoodrelationshipswithsupplierstoensuresmoothoperations