Senior Bookkeeper
CV-LibraryBasildon, EssexpermanentPosted: 8 June 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our accounts team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation & experience in the construction industry is preferred but not essential.
The Senior Bookkeeper would be an integral part of the team and would work closely with the Directors, supply chain & sales team.
Responsibilities
* Purchase invoicing/Xero invoicing via in-house systems and platforms/Credit Control
* Daily bookkeeping – bank reconciliation, allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
* Enter data, maintain records, and create reports for project costings.
* Calculate and maintain schedules of accruals and prepayments.
* Prepare lead schedules for year-end accounts.
* Liaise with external accountants and deal with queries.
* Reporting – weekly sales report, P&L, sales data for sales team billing, weekly pay run report.
* Prepare and process CIS tax for all subcontractor's and send CIS statement.
* Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and ensuring payments are made on time. High level purchase invoice entry via Hubdoc platforms
* Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software
* Support month-end closing activities, assist with month end reporting
* Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounts payable and other financial matters.
* Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency within the finance department.
* Credit card / bank reconciliations & receipt capture allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
* Monthly VAT/CIS/DRC/PAYE/wages journal/HMRC work
* Month-end procedures – Xero
* Client Retentions
* Weekly & fortnightly subcontractors wages
* Payroll
The Senior Bookkeeper would be an integral part of the team and would work closely with the Directors, supply chain & sales team.
Responsibilities
* Purchase invoicing/Xero invoicing via in-house systems and platforms/Credit Control
* Daily bookkeeping – bank reconciliation, allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
* Enter data, maintain records, and create reports for project costings.
* Calculate and maintain schedules of accruals and prepayments.
* Prepare lead schedules for year-end accounts.
* Liaise with external accountants and deal with queries.
* Reporting – weekly sales report, P&L, sales data for sales team billing, weekly pay run report.
* Prepare and process CIS tax for all subcontractor's and send CIS statement.
* Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and ensuring payments are made on time. High level purchase invoice entry via Hubdoc platforms
* Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software
* Support month-end closing activities, assist with month end reporting
* Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounts payable and other financial matters.
* Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency within the finance department.
* Credit card / bank reconciliations & receipt capture allocating payments and receipts to Xero.
* Monthly VAT/CIS/DRC/PAYE/wages journal/HMRC work
* Month-end procedures – Xero
* Client Retentions
* Weekly & fortnightly subcontractors wages
* Payroll