Bookkeeper in Croydon

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for managing daily bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, supporting the Finance Manager with transactional accounting and financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Process purchase invoices and match them against purchase orders where required.
• Raise and process sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and other balance sheet accounts.
• Process supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and support credit control activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register where applicable.
• Record employee expenses and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support payroll preparation by providing accurate financial information.
• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and management information as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and relevant legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role ideally / entry-level bookkeeping experience at a minimum.
• Experience using Sage Intacct is required.
• Experience with multi-entity and currency is ideally required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - upon completion of probation
• Company pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a well-being day
• Buy holiday scheme
• Monthly benefits allowance
• Death in service x3 of annual salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to be part of a growing technology business delivering critical infrastructure projects