ELPESTATES LTD is a growing property company managing a mixed residential and commercial portfolio. We operate with a strong focus on compliance, accurate reporting and efficient back-office processes.
Role Summary
We are recruiting a
bookkeeper
to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration. You will maintain accurate ledgers, complete bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting, and ensure financial records are audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Ledgers
Maintain purchase and sales ledgers; process supplier invoices and client/customer receipts.
Post journals (accruals, prepayments, corrections) and maintain clean nominal ledgers.
Maintain organised digital filing of invoices, statements and finance records.
Banking and Reconciliations
Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate/resolve discrepancies promptly.
Monitor cash flow and prepare weekly cash position updates for directors.
Reporting Support
Produce routine management summaries (income/expenditure, aged payables/receivables).
Support month-end close activities and provide schedules for accountant/year-end.
Payments and Controls
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval; maintain payment logs and supporting evidence.
Track approval workflows, maintain audit trails and support internal controls.
General Finance Administration
Handle finance-related queries from suppliers/contractors and internal stakeholders.
Support process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
Person Specification (Essential)
Minimum 2-3 years' bookkeeping experience (property or service-sector preferred).
Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
Confident using accounting software (e.g., Xero/QuickBooks/Sage) and Excel/Google Sheets.
High attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset and good written communication.
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable
AAT/ACCA/Bachelors or Master's in Finance qualification (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience with returns and month-end reporting.
Experience working with contractor invoices and document control/audit trails.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From 41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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