Bookkeeper

Reed; Enfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in Enfield (office-based). The role involves maintaining accurate records in Xero, managing invoicing, credit control and VAT, with month-end support and collaboration with external accountants.

A proactive, independent candidate with strong Excel skills and attention to detail is essential. The position is full-time andSalary is up to £40,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience in an in-house finance function.
• Experience using Xero for bookkeeping and VAT handling.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with invoicing, credit control and debt collection.
• Strong reconciliation experience (bank, supplier, control accounts).
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and balance sheet controls.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and CIS.
• Able to manage workloads independently and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in Xero (sales, purchases, receipts, payments, journals).
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely invoicing.
• Manage credit control activities, debtor monitoring and payment chasing.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure correct VAT treatment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment schedules.
• Perform regular bank, credit card and control account reconciliations.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and financial reporting spreadsheets in Excel.
• Record intercompany transactions and balances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Role: Bookkeeper

Location: Enfield (Office Based)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

The Opportunity

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual who can work independently, maintain accurate financial records and support the wider business with timely financial information.

Working closely with management and external accountants, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for bookkeeping, credit control, reconciliations, VAT and month-end support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments and journals.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring all completed work is invoiced accurately and promptly.
• Manage credit control activities, including debtor monitoring, payment chasing and query resolution.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment schedules for approval.
• Perform regular bank, credit card and control account reconciliations.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and financial reporting spreadsheets using Excel.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Prepare VAT returns and supporting reconciliations.
• Administer CIS records, subcontractor verification and related returns where applicable.
• Produce regular reports on debtors, creditors and cash balances.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, preparing schedules and information for external accountants.
• Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc accounts-related duties as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience within an in-house finance function.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with sales invoicing, credit control and debt collection.
• Strong reconciliation experience, including bank, supplier and control accounts.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and balance sheet controls.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and working with CIS.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, environmental services or a similarly high-volume transactional environment.
• AAT, ICB or equivalent bookkeeping qualification.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity businesses.