At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day finance operations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: Join a growing construction business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, casual dress, free parking, and visa sponsorship available.
- Other info: Opportunity for career development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain practical experience in finance transformation and contribute to process improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 45000 £ per year.
- Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant UK 2026 – Visa Sponsorship Available
- Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant – UK Visa Sponsorship
- Job Overview
- An exciting opportunity is available for a
Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day finance operations of a growing business.
The successful candidate will help maintain accurate supplier accounts, bank transactions and accounting records while working closely with the Finance Manager, CFO and wider operational teams.
The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of improved financial systems, procedures and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documents.
- Resolve supplier invoice queries and maintain accurate supplier records.
- Reconcile supplier statements and monitor outstanding payments.
- Assist with supplier payment runs.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding payment status and account queries.
- Support the implementation of Accounts Payable procedures and SOPs.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Complete daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve unreconciled transactions.
- Monitor cash receipts and payments.
- Ensure accounting records accurately reflect financial transactions.
- Assist with cash-flow forecasting and reporting.
- Sales Ledger & Invoicing
- Prepare sales invoices based on approved applications and certifications.
- Accurately record transactions using
Xero and Sage 50 .
- Maintain supporting documentation for customer invoicing.
- Assist with debtor reconciliations and credit control when required.
- General Bookkeeping
- Post accounting transactions and journals.
- Maintain accurate nominal ledger records.
- Process overheads and invoices.
- Assist with VAT preparation and schedules.
- Maintain organised electronic filing systems.
- Support month-end accounting activities.
- Assist with management reporting and financial information.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Support Xero implementation and migration projects.
- Maintain accurate records using Sage 50 Accounts Professional.
- Help strengthen financial controls and procedures.
- Document and improve finance processes.
- Ensure transactions have a clear and traceable audit trail.
- Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping.
- Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
- Strong bank reconciliation skills.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professional communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience with Xero.
- Construction industry experience.
- Knowledge of CIS.
- Experience with applications, certifications and retentions.
- AAT qualification or accounting studies.
- Experience in finance transformation or process improvement.
- Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who
- Takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
- Enjoys organising financial processes and systems.
- Is proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Works effectively with colleagues across different departments.
- Is confident identifying discrepancies and asking questions.
- Has a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
- Wants to develop their finance career within a growing organisation.
- What the Employer Offers
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and CFO.
- Exposure to a growing construction business.
- Practical experience with financial transformation projects.
- Opportunity to contribute to finance systems and process improvements.
- Career development opportunities as the finance function expands.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Salary & Employment Details
Salary
£30,000–£45,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type
Full-time
Employment
Permanent or contract options may be considered
Location
On-site
Start Date
Immediate start preferred
Visa Sponsorship
UK visa sponsorship available
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
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Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant UK 2026 – Visa Sponsorship Available employer: Naija UK Connect Limited
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