Bookkeeper

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeper in Hertford to support a busy finance function on a full-time temporary basis. The role covers day-to-day transactional finance, including purchase and sales processing, ledgers, and reconciliations, with an emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Managing bank reconciliations.
• Processing payments and receipts.
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assisting with month-end processes.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Providing general support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sheridan Maine London seeks a Bookkeeper for a full-time, temporary assignment in Hertford, paying £150 per day. This contract involves managing daily transactional finance, ensuring ledgers and records remain precise. Duties cover purchase and sales processing, plus associated reconciliations. The successful candidate will possess solid bookkeeping experience and work confidently within a busy accounts function. This position suits a skilled professional ready to contribute promptly. Based in Hertford, this role offers immediate engagement for someone adept at maintaining financial accuracy.

Temporary Bookkeeper | Hertford | Temporary Position

“Being temporary doesn't make something matter any less, because the point isn't for how long, the point is that it happened.”

Robyn Schneider Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a business based in Hertford, who are looking for a Temporary Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is confident managing day-to-day bookkeeping and can quickly become a valued member of a busy team.

The Role

You will be responsible for a range of transactional finance duties, helping to ensure the smooth and accurate running of the accounts function.

Key responsibilities as Bookkeeper will include:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing bank reconciliations
• Processing payments and receipts
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assisting with month-end processes
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Providing general support to the wider finance team as required

To succeed in the application of this Bookkeeper role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills

This is an ideal opportunity for a reliable and adaptable Bookkeeper looking for a temporary assignment with an established Hertford-based business.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.