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Bookkeeper

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF14 2PN, Wales

Salary

£25,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Cardiff-based construction business is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations in an office setting.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Xero, with knowledge of VAT and CIS processes being beneficial.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 per year along with 25 days of holiday and additional benefits such as a company laptop and onsite car parking.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing monthly VAT returns.
  • Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and a cover letter to Yolkl Recruitment.

Bookkeeper - Construction Business (Cardiff)Recruitment via Yolkl Recruitment on behalf of our client

Yolkl Recruitment is working with a Cardiff-based construction business seeking a Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations. This is an in-office, full-time role ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date, supporting the company's chartered accountants.

Location & Hours

  • Cardiff-based, office role

  • Full-time (9am-5pm, 40 hours per week; some flexibility possible)

  • No remote working

Salary & Benefits

  • £25,000 per year

  • 25 days holiday per year

  • Company laptop

  • Own office

  • Car parking onsite

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Unlimited tea, coffee, and filtered water

Role OverviewYou will maintain bookkeeping across the company's main construction business and two smaller, quieter businesses. Using Xero, you will keep accounts up to date, handle invoicing, payments, and payroll timesheets, and provide information to accountants as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record financial transactions in Xero

  • Manage accounts payable and receivable

  • Maintain ledgers and track project costs

  • Process client invoices and record approvals or rejections

  • Code payables for accountant review

  • File and retrieve financial records

  • Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with company procedures

  • Reconcile bank accounts and process cash receipts/deposits

  • Prepare monthly VAT returns for accountant review

  • Record and manage staff timesheets for payroll

  • Prepare CIS payment notices

  • Provide information to accountants as requested

  • Support administrative and bookkeeping tasks as required

Requirements

  • Experience in bookkeeping (industry or practice; construction experience beneficial)

  • Proficiency in Xero

  • Knowledge of VAT and CIS processes

  • AAT, IAB, or ICB bookkeeping qualification, or equivalent experience

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a cover letter to Yolkl Recruitment, outlining your relevant skills and experience.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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