Job Description

Temporary Bookkeeper

Location: Loughborough (5 Days On-Site)
Rate: 17.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a well-established business in Loughborough to recruit a Temporary Bookkeeper on an immediate start basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role supporting all aspects of the finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while supporting credit control, accounts administration and month-end processes.

• Managing the sales and purchase ledgers
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs
• Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Chasing outstanding customer payments via telephone and email
• Managing the credit control process and reducing aged debt
• Producing aged debtor reports and escalating overdue accounts where required
• Resolving customer and supplier account queries
• Assisting with VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the integrity of financial data within the accounting system
• Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider team

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant
• Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
• Experience carrying out bank reconciliations and supporting month-end processes
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks
• Able to manage a varied workload and work independently
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

• 17.00 per hour
• Immediate start
• Temporary contract
• Full-time, 5 days per week on-site in Loughborough
• Varied, all-round finance role within a supportive team

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Joe Gorman at Hamilton Woods Associates for a confidential discussion.