Bookkeeper

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Company laptop

Own office

Car parking onsite

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Unlimited tea, coffee, and filtered water

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper for a Cardiff-based construction business. This office role involves managing financial operations and requires proficiency in Xero. Responsibilities include recording transactions, managing accounts, and preparing VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping (industry or practice; construction experience beneficial).
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Knowledge of VAT and CIS processes.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in Xero.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain ledgers and track project costs.
• Process client invoices and record approvals.

Skills

Experience in bookkeeping

Proficiency in Xero

Knowledge of VAT and CIS processes

Strong organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

AAT, IAB, or ICB bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper - Construction Business (Cardiff)
Recruitment via Yolkl Recruitment on behalf of our client

Yolkl Recruitment is working with a Cardiff-based construction business seeking a Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations. This is an in-office, full-time role ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date, supporting the company's chartered accountants.

Location & Hours

• Cardiff-based, office role

• Full-time (9am-5pm, 40 hours per week; some flexibility possible)

• No remote working

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000 per year

• 25 days holiday per year

• Company laptop

• Own office

• Car parking onsite

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Unlimited tea, coffee, and filtered water

Role Overview
You will maintain bookkeeping across the company's main construction business and two smaller, quieter businesses. Using Xero, you will keep accounts up to date, handle invoicing, payments, and payroll timesheets, and provide information to accountants as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in Xero

• Manage accounts payable and receivable

• Maintain ledgers and track project costs

• Process client invoices and record approvals or rejections

• Code payables for accountant review

• File and retrieve financial records

• Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with company procedures

• Reconcile bank accounts and process cash receipts/deposits

• Prepare monthly VAT returns for accountant review

• Record and manage staff timesheets for payroll

• Prepare CIS payment notices

• Provide information to accountants as requested

• Support administrative and bookkeeping tasks as required

Requirements

• Experience in bookkeeping (industry or practice; construction experience beneficial)

• Proficiency in Xero

• Knowledge of VAT and CIS processes

• AAT, IAB, or ICB bookkeeping qualification, or equivalent experience

• Strong organisational and time management skills

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Yolkl Recruitment, outlining your relevant skills and experience.