Bookkeeper - Maternity Cover

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer / Bookkeeper for a 12-month maternity cover in London. This role involves managing accounts payable, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate cash flow management. Ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or finance roles.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.
• Immediately available and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes and oversee reconciliations.
• Prepare BACS payments and handle payroll transactions.
• Generate financial reports including P&L checks and VAT reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Finance Officer / Bookkeeper to join a dynamic team for a 12 month maternity cover contract, offering a flexible London-based work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with a keen eye for detail to make a real impact while working for private clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processes including supplier invoices, approvals, payments, and reconciliations

• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple accounts, including QuickBooks and Pleo transactions

• Prepare BACS payments, handle payroll-related transactions, and ensure accurate cash flow management

• Generate weekly and monthly financial reports, including P&L checks, VAT reconciliations, and trial balance reviews

• Track and reconcile petty cash and expenses

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Assist with additional financial and administrative tasks as required

Key Requirements:

• Immediately Available

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, expense/AP management or similar finance roles

• Proficiency in QuickBooks, BACS payments, and bank reconciliations

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Comfortable working independently and remotely

• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial data

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.