Job Description

: Bookkeeper (Construction)

Location:

Central Hove, East Sussex

Salary:

30,000 to 40,000 depending on experience

Hours:

Full time preferred, although reduced hours will be considered

Working pattern:

Fully office based

Reporting to:

Finance Manager

Software:

Xero and Dext

CIS:

Awareness required, but no strong CIS responsibility at the outset

About the Company

We are a long-established, friendly, family-run construction and property development company based in central Hove. We work on a wide range of commercial and residential projects across Sussex and have an experienced finance team already in place. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join the team in a permanent office-based role.

Role Overview

The bookkeeper will work with the wider finance team providing core day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities. The role involves working across multiple SPV companies within the group, so experience handling multi-entity bookkeeping is highly beneficial.

In addition to core duties, the bookkeeper will assist with project-level financial reporting and support the preparation and maintenance of cashflow forecasts across active construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Helping prepare and update weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts Assisting with intercompany postings and reconciliations across multiple SPVs Supporting project-level cost tracking and financial reporting Matching purchase orders and checking invoice accuracy Performing daily and weekly bank reconciliations Processing receipts and expenses through Dext Assisting with month-end routines where needed Maintaining accurate financial records for ongoing construction projects Helping respond to supplier queries and supporting the finance team General finance administration Supporting the team with CIS-related tasks as required (training available)

Skills and Experience Required

Proven bookkeeping experience within the construction industry Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential) Experience using Dext for invoice capture Good understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, supplier management, and bank reconciliations

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Awareness of CIS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person