At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and support the finance team in a dynamic construction company.
- Company: Expanding construction company with a focus on teamwork and growth.
- Benefits: Excellent working environment and long-term career opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with creative projects and diverse teams.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact in financial operations.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in bookkeeping or finance.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 £ per year.
Our Client is a busy and expanding construction company looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts to assist the growing finance team near East Grinstead. You will oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration and assist with accounts across the businesses, while supporting the commercial team with scheduling, approvals, coordination and general operational organisation.
The role requires strong attention to detail, confidence working independently and the ability to manage multiple moving parts calmly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Managing purchase invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations
- Processing sales invoices, monitoring incoming payments and debt collection
- Bank reconciliations and financial record keeping
- Maintaining the cashflow forecast daily
- Supporting monthly management accounts and reporting
- Maintaining accurate records across QuickBooks and internal systems
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns
- Supporting budgeting and cost tracking across departments
- Monitoring subscriptions, recurring payments and account queries
- Obtaining insurance quotes for the businesses
- Liaising with external accountants, HMRC, suppliers, and customers where required
- Undertake any other finance and administrative duties as reasonably required to support the effective operation of the finance function and wider organisation
This forms a smaller part of the role, but is an important operational support function within the business. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting approvals, document organisation and internal follow-ups
- Tracking ongoing operational tasks and proactively chasing suppliers, contractors and service providers where required
- Assisting with operational projects such as utilities setup, maintenance coordination and contractor communication
- Supporting member queries and administration relating to the coworking platform and app
- Assisting with operational systems and company administration
- Coordinating travel, bookings and project logistics where required
- Helping ensure deadlines, communications and processes are kept on track
- Preparing documents, presentations and internal reports
- Acting as an organised point of coordination between departments and external contacts
The ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working across finance and administration simultaneously
- Calm, proactive and solutions-focused
- Confident communicating with both internal teams and external suppliers
- Able to prioritise workload independently
- Strong written communication skills
- Good understanding of bookkeeping and financial processes
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, accounting software and digital systems
- Experience in a small business, creative business or hospitality environment is beneficial
- Experience with some or all of the following: Quick Books Online, Google Workspace, Slack, Shopify, Excel / Google Sheets
For your hard work and commitment, you will be rewarded with an excellent working environment and a genuine long-term career opportunity.
Accounts/Bookkeeper in East Grinstead employer: RG Setsquare
Join a dynamic and expanding construction company near East Grinstead, where your expertise as an Accounts/Bookkeeper will be valued in a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will enjoy a rewarding career path while contributing to the operational success of the business. The company offers a vibrant environment that encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
