Temporary Bookkeeper Sage 50 Immediate start!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Dedicated consultant to support your J

First opportunity to see permanent pos

Access to Well-being platforms

Job summary

Office Angels is proud to support this growing business in Ashford, Kent, seeking a Bookkeeper for a two-week temporary contract. You will be based in modern offices with free parking on site and will work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with some flexibility.

The role involves recording daily transactions, processing invoices, managing payroll, and assisting with VAT and tax submissions using Sage. Immediate availability and strong numeracy are essential.

Qualifications

• SAGE experience and immediate availability.
• Strong numerical and organisational abilities required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Record daily transactions including sales, purchases, income and expenses.
• Prepare and issue invoices, record supplier invoices and document transactions.
• Monitor debtors, chase overdue invoices, and record receipts.
• Track payables and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and correct discrepancies.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Organise financial documents and maintain records for VAT/tax submissions.
• Enter data into Sage and produce basic financial reports.
• Provide references and documents to accountants or auditors when needed.
• Check entries for inaccuracies and protect sensitive data.

Skills

Sage experience

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Basic accounting principles

Tools

Sage software

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper, SAGE experience
LOCATION: Ashford, Kent
SALARY: £15ph to £17ph
TERM: 2 weeks
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm (could be flexible)

Office Angels are proud to be supporting this growing business in their search for a Bookkeeper, purely to help with a busy period for 2 weeks. This is a temporary contract, where you will be based in modern offices in Ashford with free parking on site.

Duties and 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.

Who we are looking for

• Have SAGE experience and are available immediately
• 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 the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Dedicated consultant to support your job search
• First opportunity to see permanent positions
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awards
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Perks at work
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms

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