Bookkeeping Assistant

A Lings Group Limited; Wallington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction business in Wallington is seeking a Bookkeeping Assistant to support their finance team. The role involves managing financial records, invoice processing, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience and be studying towards an accounting qualification like AAT or ACCA. The position offers full-time hours, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical care after 1 year

Summer and Christmas team development days

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting support.
• Strong numeracy skills with attention to detail required.
• Currently studying AAT/ACCA or holding A-Level Maths.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payments against invoices daily.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and chase payments.
• Prepare and send weekly invoices to clients.
• Manage parking and petty cash payments.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve billing queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Numeracy skills

Education

AAT / ACCA (or equivalent)

A-Level Maths

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft 365

Job description

A Lings Group Limited is a well‑established and rapidly growing construction business, providing professional trades services across South London & South East. Over the past five years, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer care — and we’re now looking for a Bookkeeping Assistant to join our expanding finance team.

This role works closely with our Accounting Manager to ensure all financial records, invoices, and payments are managed accurately and efficiently. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic business environment — particularly suited to those studying AAT, ACCA, or another accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payments received against invoices daily.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and chase payments that fall outside agreed terms.
• Prepare and send weekly invoices to key clients.
• Take customer payments and manage supplier transactions later in the day.
• Manage parking and petty cash payments.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve billing queries or discrepancies.
• Assist in calculating staff overtime and supporting payroll processes.
• Maintain and update financial records using QuickBooks or Xero.
• Prepare spreadsheets and simple reports in Excel to support the finance manager.
• Assist with general office duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping or an accounting support role.
• Experience using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong numeracy skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Currently studying AAT / ACCA (or equivalent), or holding A‑Level Maths as a minimum qualification.

What We Offer

• Full‑time position (45 hours per week).
• Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical care (after 1 year service).
• Summer and Christmas team development days.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the business.
• Supportive, friendly working environment.

Location

Our office is based in Hackbridge — just a 10‑minute walk from Hackbridge Station, with direct train routes into London and surrounding areas.