Bookkeeper

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Fleet; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Immediate start

End Dec 2026 extension potential

Hybrid option later

Varied finance responsibilities

09:00-17:00 working hours

Close to Finance Manager/Director

Résumé du poste

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited in Fleet is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for an immediate start on a temporary assignment running until end December 2026, with potential extension to March 2027. You will support both the Finance Manager and Finance Director with day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and month-end tasks, onsite initially with possible hybrid working.

The role requires meticulous record keeping, cashbook and purchase ledger management, payroll processing, VAT/CIS

Qualifications

• Experience in a varied bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Experience of purchase ledger, cashbook maintenance and bank reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of payroll, VAT and CIS returns.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the cashbook and purchase ledger.
• Process payments and perform bank reconciliations.
• Support subcontractor administration and CIS returns.
• Assist with preparation of management accounts.
• Process payroll and assist with commission calculations.
• Prepare VAT returns and maintain vehicle records.
• Prepare information for audit.
• Review credit control and chase invoices during absence.

Connaissances

Bookkeeping

Cashbook

Payroll

VAT

CIS returns

Bank reconciliations

Description du poste

Howett Thorpe are working with a long-standing client to recruit a temporary Bookkeeper for an immediate start. Based in Fleet, this varied position offers the opportunity to support both the Finance Manager and Finance Director across day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and month-end accounting.

The assignment will run until the end of December 2026, with the potential for an extension to March 2027. You will initially work onsite, with the possibility of some hybrid working once you are established and working independently.

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Fleet

Salary: £17.95-£20.51 per hour

Reference no: 16177

Bookkeeper - Benefits

• Immediate start
• Assignment until the end of December 2026, with potential extension to March 2027
• Potential for some hybrid working once established
• Varied responsibilities across bookkeeping and wider finance
• Working hours 09:00 - 17:00
• Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director

Bookkeeper - About The Role

You will help maintain accurate financial records and support the smooth running of the finance function. This hands-on role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys a broad remit and is comfortable balancing daily transactional work with regular reporting deadlines. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the cashbook and purchase ledger
• Processing payments and completing bank reconciliations
• Supporting subcontractor administration and CIS returns
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Processing payroll and supporting commission calculations
• Preparing VAT returns
• Maintaining records relating to company vehicles
• Preparing information for the audit
• Reviewing credit control and providing invoice-chasing cover during annual leave or sickness

The successful Bookkeeper will have:

• Previous experience in a varied bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Experience of purchase ledger, cashbook maintenance and bank reconciliations
• Working knowledge of payroll, VAT and CIS returns
• Experience supporting the preparation of management accountsStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, organised approach and confidence working independently