Bookkeeper | ASAP Start | Temporary

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant to support your J

First opportunity to see permanent pos

Access to free eyecare vouchers

Temp of the Month awards

Timesheets can be completed on mobile

Perks at work

Discount schemes

Access to Well-being platforms

Job summary

Office Angels are seeking a Bookkeeper with SAGE experience to support a busy period in our Ashford offices during a two-week contract. You will work on-site in Ashford with free parking, handling daily accounting tasks and payroll duties as required.

You will record transactions, issue invoices, monitor cash flow, assist with payroll entries, and prepare basic financial reports. Strong numerical skills and confidentiality are essential for success in this temporary role.

Qualifications

• SAGE experience and immediate availability.
• Strong numerical and organisational abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record daily business transactions, including sales, purchases, income and expenses.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices, record supplier invoices, and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Monitor money owed by customers, follow up on overdue invoices, and record payments.
• Track amounts owed to suppliers, verify invoices, and ensure payments are made on time.
• Compare bank statements with accounting records to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Record cash received and paid out, monitor petty cash, and keep supporting receipts.
• Organise and maintain receipts, invoices, bank statements, payment records and other financial documents.
• Produce basic financial reports and help management monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Assist with preparing information for VAT and tax returns and other statutory submissions.
• Enter financial data into Sage and ensure records are up to date.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Integrity and confidentiality

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Bookkeeper, SAGE experience

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: £13ph to £15ph

Term: 2 weeks

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm

About the Role

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this growing business in their search for a Bookkeeper, purely to help with a busy period for 2 weeks. This is a temporary contract, where you will be based in modern offices in Ashford with free parking on site.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Record daily business transactions, including sales, purchases, income, and expenses.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices, record supplier invoices, and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Monitor money owed by customers, follow up on overdue invoices, and record customer payments.
• Track amounts owed to suppliers, verify invoices, and ensure payments are made on time.
• Compare bank statements with accounting records to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Record cash received and paid out, monitor petty cash, and keep supporting receipts.
• Assist with calculating wages, recording salaries, processing payroll payments, and maintaining payroll records.
• Organise and maintain receipts, invoices, bank statements, payment records, and other financial documents.
• Produce basic financial reports
• Track business spending, identify unusual expenses, and help management monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with preparing information for VAT returns, tax returns, and other statutory submissions.
• Enter financial data into accounting Sage, and ensure records are up to date.
• Provide financial records and supporting documents to accountants or auditors when required.
• Check entries for errors, protect sensitive financial information, and follow relevant accounting procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have SAGE experience and are available immediately
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• First opportunity to see permanent positions
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awards
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Perks at work
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms

Equal Opportunities

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Agency Information

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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