Immediate-Start Bookkeeper (AP/AR) – Harpenden

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Recruitment Limited is assisting an established organisation in Harpenden to recruit an Interim Bookkeeper to provide immediate support to the finance team.

The role is hands-on with day-to-day AP/AR processing, set for a minimum one-month assignment with potential extension. Candidates should be immediately available, capable of working independently, and proficient with Xero (or similar). AAT qualifications are useful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bookkeeper or similar with AP/AR.
• Comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines with a hands-on approach.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software is required.
• AAT Level 2/3 is useful but not essential where you have practical experience.
• Not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain supplier records.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Raise sales invoices and allocate customer receipts.
• Perform credit control and aged debtor reporting.
• Carry out bank, supplier, customer and control account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain accurate finance records and audit trails.
• Respond to routine finance queries from internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

AP & AR experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Hands-on

Education

AAT Level 2/3 (useful)

Tools

Xero

AutoEntry

Job description

SRM Recruitment Limited is assisting an established organisation in Harpenden to recruit an Interim Bookkeeper to provide immediate support to the finance team.

The role is hands-on with day-to-day AP/AR processing, set for a minimum one-month assignment with potential extension. Candidates should be immediately available, capable of working independently, and proficient with Xero (or similar). AAT qualifications are useful but not essential.