Temp Sage Bookkeeper – 2-Week ASAP Start

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant support

First chance at permanent roles

Eyecare vouchers

Temp of the Month

Job summary

Office Angels in Ashford, Kent, seeks a Bookkeeper with SAGE experience to cover a busy period of 2 weeks. The role is based in modern offices with on-site parking and standard hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility.

You will handle daily transactions, payroll-related tasks, invoicing, VAT preparation, and basic financial reporting. Immediate availability and strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• SAGE experience and immediate availability
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Record daily business transactions, including sales, purchases, income and expenses.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices, record supplier invoices, and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Monitor money owed by customers, follow up on overdue invoices, and record customer payments.
• Track amounts owed to suppliers, verify invoices, and ensure payments are made on time.
• Compare bank statements with accounting records to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Record cash received and paid out, monitor petty cash, and keep supporting receipts.
• Assist with calculating wages, recording salaries, processing payroll payments, and maintaining payroll records.
• Organise and maintain receipts, invoices, bank statements, payment records, and other financial documents.
• Produce basic financial reports
• Track business spending, identify unusual expenses, and help management monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with preparing information for VAT returns, tax returns, and other statutory submissions.
• Enter financial data into accounting Sage, and ensure records are up to date.
• Provide financial records and supporting documents to accountants or auditors when required.
• Check entries for errors, protect sensitive financial information, and follow relevant accounting procedures.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Time-management

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Tools

Sage

Job description

Office Angels in Ashford, Kent, seeks a Bookkeeper with SAGE experience to cover a busy period of 2 weeks. The role is based in modern offices with on-site parking and standard hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility.

You will handle daily transactions, payroll-related tasks, invoicing, VAT preparation, and basic financial reporting. Immediate availability and strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills are essential.