Temporary Bookkeeper

Confidential; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Immediate start

Potential for permanent

Office-based in Newport

Job summary

Môrwell Talent Solutions is recruiting a Temporary Bookkeeper for a Newport-based role covering sickness absence. The position offers 37.5 hours per week (full-time) or 32 hours (part-time) with a potential to go permanent, starting immediately.

You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, handle credit control, reconciliations, and maintain records in Xero, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role is office-based with possible hybrid options later.

Job description

Temporary Bookkeeper

Location: Newport
Pay Rate: £15.80 £16.15 per hour + holiday pay
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (32 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent
Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

Môrwell Talent Solutions is currently recruiting for a Temporary Bookkeeper to join a business based in Newport, providing cover for a period of on-going sickness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the business at short notice and support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a varied range of bookkeeping and finance administration duties, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department. The role would ideally suit an AAT-qualified or QBE finance professional. There may also be the potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised and accounts are kept up to date.
• Carrying out credit control duties, including monitoring outstanding payments and following up on overdue accounts.
• Performing regular bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero.
• Providing general finance administration support to the Operations Manager and wider business.
• Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.

About You

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance role is essential.
• Relevant experience using Xero is essential.
• Ideally AAT-qualified or Qualified by Experience.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A reliable, proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required.
• Available to start immediately or at very short notice.

Working Arrangements

The role will initially be fully office-based in Newport, with the possibility of some hybrid working further down the line, depending on business needs.

The client is happy to consider candidates seeking either 37.5 hours per week or 32 hours per week, offering some flexibility around working hours.

What's on Offer?

• £15.80 £16.15 per hour, plus holiday pay.
• Immediate start on offer.
• A varied bookkeeping role within an established business.
• Potential for the position to become permanent.
• Consideration for both full-time and part-time working arrangements.