Bookkeeper

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Bookkeeper (6-Month Temp contact / Maternity Cover)

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home working) Salary: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour Contract: 6-Month Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover) Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a highly successful and fast-paced international organisation that is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied bookkeeping position involving reconciliations, payments, ledger maintenance and supporting a busy finance function. The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
  • Process and maintain bank charges, fees and interest payments.
  • Administer supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained.
  • Process payments and maintain accurate financial records within the finance system.
  • Upload and maintain financial journals.
  • Support the general ledger through journal postings and adjustments.
  • Manage intercompany invoicing processes.
  • Assist with monthly foreign exchange revaluations.
  • Maintain electronic and physical financial records.
  • Process and administer company expense claims.
  • Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to the wider team.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
  • Strong bank reconciliation experience.
  • Confident processing invoices, payments and journals.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines.
  • Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite would be advantageous.
  • Available to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £18 - £23 per hour .
  • Hybrid working with 2 days working from home .
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established international business.
  • Supportive finance team environment.
  • Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.