Bookkeeper

Sheridan Maine London; Hertford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a Hertford-based business to recruit a Temporary Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensure accurate records, and support month-end processes. The role requires experience in bookkeeping, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a busy team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient 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

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.