Bookkeeper

search; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their Edinburgh office, offering hybrid working. This role encompasses bookkeeping, payroll management, and HR administration, aimed at those who enjoy a varied and hands-on environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and office administration required.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily financial transactions and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Processing payroll and supporting HR administration.
• Overseeing company vehicle administration and handling general office duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office Administration

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Bookkeeper to join our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across finance, administration, and office operations. You'll play a key part in keeping the business running smoothly, with responsibilities spanning bookkeeping, payroll, HR admin, and supplier coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:
Managing daily financial transactions, including sales and purchase invoices
Preparing monthly financial reports and reconciling bank and credit card statements
Completing VAT and CIS returns
Processing weekly and monthly payroll, issuing payslips, and recording pension contributions
Supporting HR administration including onboarding, maintaining training records, and verifying CIS subcontractors
Overseeing company vehicle administration (MOTs, servicing, etc.)
Managing staff records (holidays, sick leave, etc.)
Handling general office duties including calls, emails, banking, and filing
Ensuring timely renewal of insurance policies and completion of ONS surveys
Monitoring mobile phone and utility contracts
Submitting CITB levy returns and completing PQQ and supplier account forms

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
Experience in bookkeeping and office administration
Proficient in accounting software
Strong organisational and multitasking skills
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative

What's in it for you:
Salary of circa 25k-32k depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working options
A varied and engaging role
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth and development

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.