Xero Bookkeeper

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, an established business in the construction sector, is seeking an experienced Xero Bookkeeper to support the finance function. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, CIS returns and management reporting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage sales and purchase ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, assist with month-end, and identify process improvements while working closely with the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Xero bookkeeping experience.
• Experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers.
• Experience processing payroll and CIS returns.
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial controls.
• Ability to assist with management reporting and month-end.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger management including invoicing and debts.
• Purchase ledger processing and supplier payments.
• Bank reconciliations and accurate recording.
• Payroll processing and submissions.
• CIS returns preparation and HMRC compliance.
• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Month-end procedures support.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

CIS returns

Bank reconciliations

Month-end procedures

Management reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Financial controls

Tools

Xero

Job description

An established and growing business operating within the construction sector is seeking an experienced Xero Bookkeeper to support its finance function. This is a varied, hands-on role offering responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping activities, payroll, CIS returns and elements of management reporting.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of the company's accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger: Managing customer invoicing, monitoring outstanding debts and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
• Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements, preparing payment runs and resolving invoice queries.
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing regular bank reconciliations and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.
• Payroll: Processing payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all relevant deductions and submissions are completed.
• CIS Returns: Preparing and submitting Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns, including verifying subcontractors and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Management Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of management reports, financial analysis and other reporting requirements.
• Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end procedures, reconciliations and the preparation of financial information for review.
• Financial Administration: Maintaining accurate records, supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial tasks and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong, hands-on experience using Xero, with the ability to manage day-to-day bookkeeping independently.
• Previous experience managing both sales and purchase ledgers.
• Experience processing payroll and preparing CIS returns.
• A good understanding of bookkeeping principles, bank reconciliations and financial controls.
• The ability to assist with management reporting and month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive attitude, with the confidence to work independently while supporting the wider finance team.

Previous experience within the construction, would be advantageous, particularly familiarity with CIS requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Xero Bookkeeper seeking a broad, hands-on position within a growing business.