Office Manager and Xero Bookkeeper

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Greater London; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited's client in Southwest London is seeking an organised, proactive Office Manager and Xero Bookkeeper to support a growing structural engineering practice. The role blends bookkeeping, office management and project administration to help the team run smoothly.

You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping with Xero, manage invoices and expenses, support month-end tasks, supervise office operations, and assist engineers and project teams with documentation and

Competenze

• Minimum one year of practical bookkeeping experience, or a relevant qualification supported by hands-on experience.
• Experience with accounting software; Xero knowledge highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach.
• An interest in construction or engineering, with experience in project administration or a consultancy environment.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, including invoices, expenses, receipts and financial records.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and assist with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Support the preparation of basic financial reports and liaise with external Accountants as required.
• Oversee daily office operations, supplies, equipment and general administration.
• Maintain organised filing systems and manage project documentation.
• Provide administrative support to Engineers and project teams.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, company events and team activities.

Conoscenze

Bookkeeping

Xero

Excel

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Project administration

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Construction/engineering awareness

Formazione

Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification

Strumenti

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is a growing structural engineering practice in Southwest London, delivering high-quality solutions for a diverse range of clients.

They are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Office Manager and Xero Bookkeeper to support their growing team. This varied, hands-on role combines bookkeeping, office management and project administration, playing a key part in the smooth running of their practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, including invoices, expenses, receipts and financial records.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and assist with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Support the preparation of basic financial reports and liaise with external Accountants as required.
• Oversee daily office operations, supplies, equipment and general administration.
• Maintain organised filing systems and manage project documentation.
• Provide administrative support to Engineers and project teams.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, company events and team activities.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum one year of practical bookkeeping experience, or a relevant qualification supported by hands-on experience.
• Experience with accounting software; Xero knowledge highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach.
• An interest in construction or engineering, with experience in project administration or a consultancy environment.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a dependable, self-motivated team player who enjoys working with numbers, keeping things organised and taking ownership of responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing engineering practice while developing your bookkeeping and office management skills.