Description:

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Chichester
Salary: £25,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Pattern: Fully office-based
Sector: Construction (experience required)

Job Purpose

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for delivering a full, accurate, and timely bookkeeping service. This role covers the processing of financial data through to bank reconciliations, preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns, and the production of regular financial statements. The position requires prior experience within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Use accounting and automation software such as Dext, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks to efficiently process financial data

• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts, ensuring accurate entry into accounting systems and appropriate filing of records

• Perform regular bank reconciliations

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines

• Prepare and submit CIS returns

• Produce monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheets

• Manage and process employee expense claims

• Process payroll where required

• Investigate and resolve bookkeeping queries, including correcting errors and making costing adjustments

• Assist the Accountant with administrative and preparatory work for year-end accounts

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management, commensurate with the role

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Bookkeeper role within the construction sector

• Strong working knowledge of VAT and CIS

• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Confident communicator with the ability to resolve financial queries efficiently

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, either within this department or across other areas of the business.

Salary: 0 - 0

Start Date: 14-01-2026

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If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a successful project, we encourage you to apply.

For further information on the role please contact Cameron on 0191 917 4740