Bookkeeper

Simply Solutions (Europe) Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Solutions Europe is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Finance team at the Livingston International Operations Centre. This office-based role focuses on accurate day-to-day processing and maintenance of financial records, with a strong emphasis on Xero and timely reconciliations.

You will work across purchase and sales ledgers, supplier payments and month-end activities, collaborating with Finance, Commercial and Operational teams to ensure reliable financial information for

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience.
• Proven hands-on Xero experience.
• Experience of purchase and sales ledger.
• Strong bank reconciliation experience.
• Understanding of accruals, prepayments and nominal ledger accounting.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero.
• Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately.
• Maintain nominal ledger accuracy.
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with month-end financial processes.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with WIP and accrual reporting.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and financial records.
• Support VAT preparation and other statutory financial reporting.
• Work with external accountants and advisers where required.
• Support annual audit and year-end accounting processes.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve financial queries promptly.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Ledger management

Bank reconciliation

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HND Accounting / AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Location: Simply Solutions Europe – International Operations Centre, Livingston, West Lothian

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Head of Finance / Senior Management

Role: Office-based

About Simply Solutions Europe

Simply Solutions Europe is a growing international facilities management business, delivering facilities management and maintenance solutions for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Operating from our International Operations Centre in Livingston, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, strong financial control and innovative solutions for our clients.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Finance team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, organised and commercially aware Bookkeeper who can take responsibility for the accurate day-to-day processing and maintenance of our financial records.

Previous Xero experience is essential.

The successful candidate will be confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliation, supplier payments and general bookkeeping activities within a busy commercial environment.

You will work closely with our Finance, Commercial and Operational teams and will play an important role in ensuring our financial information is accurate, current and available to support effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero
• Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately
• Maintain nominal ledger accuracy
• Process journals, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with month-end financial processes
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with WIP and accrual reporting
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and financial records
• Support VAT preparation and other statutory financial reporting
• Work with external accountants and advisers where required
• Support annual audit and year-end accounting processes
• Identify discrepancies and ensure financial queries are resolved promptly
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

About You

You will be an experienced Financial Professional who is comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working accurately to deadlines.

Essential

• Strong previous bookkeeping experience
• Proven hands‑on Xero experience
• Experience of purchase and sales ledger
• Strong bank reconciliation experience
• Good understanding of accruals, prepayments and nominal ledger accounting
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Confident investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider Finance team
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable

• HND Accounting / AAT qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience within facilities management, maintenance or another service‑based business
• Experience supporting management accounts
• Experience working within a multi‑company or international business
• Experience of WIP and accrual reporting

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy and ownership.

You will be proactive rather than simply transactional — someone who notices when something does not look right, investigates it and ensures it is resolved.

As Simply Solutions continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to develop alongside the business and become an important part of our wider Finance and Commercial team