Bookkeeper

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

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

What's on Offer

£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 teamTo apply, please submit your CV or contact Joe Gorman at Hamilton Woods Associates for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed