Senior Bookkeeper – Construction & VAT Expert

Additional Resources; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Company events

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Free on-site parking

Air-conditioned office and facilities

Training and development opportunities

Uniform and mobile phone

Job summary

Additional Resources in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, CIS and VAT administration, and to prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow summaries.

The role requires accurate financial record-keeping, strong Excel and Xero skills, and experience with construction accounting, including retentions and payment applications. Salary ranges around £30,000–£35,500 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Experience with CIS administration.
• Experience in construction accounting, including retentions, applications for payment or reverse charge VAT, is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience preparing management accounts, Profit & Loss reports or other financial reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and process sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Administer CIS, including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Apply relevant VAT rules and prepare VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Record and monitor retentions, applications for payment, valuations and stage payments.
• Reconcile CIS deductions and process payroll journals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, Profit & Loss reports and cash flow summaries.
• Provide financial information and reports to support the Directors.
• Maintain organised financial records for year-end accounts preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

CIS administration

VAT handling

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Additional Resources in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, CIS and VAT administration, and to prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow summaries.

The role requires accurate financial record-keeping, strong Excel and Xero skills, and experience with construction accounting, including retentions and payment applications. Salary ranges around £30,000–£35,500 per year plus benefits.