Job Description

About Us:

We are a growing plant hire and transport company, providing essential machinery, equipment, and haulage services to the construction industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented

Bookkeeper / Administrator

to join our friendly, fast-paced team.

About the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in finance and administration, particularly within a construction or logistics environment. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring our financial records are accurate, our operations are running smoothly, and our compliance obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Bookkeeping

Manage daily financial transactions (accounts payable/receivable) Maintain accurate records using

Sage 50

Support payroll processing through time recording and monthly reporting Verify subcontractors with HMRC and manage

CIS records

Process CIS deductions and submit monthly returns to HMRC Issue CIS statements and liaise with HMRC as needed

Plant Hire Coordination

Process plant hire requests and manage equipment logs Liaise with site teams and suppliers for timely deliveries/collections Track hire durations and manage off-hire efficiently

Transport & Logistics

Coordinate transport logistics across multiple construction sites Communicate with drivers, site managers, and customers Maintain compliance records (MOTs, services, tacho checks, insurance)

Office Administration

Answer calls and emails, supporting colleagues and clients Resolve issues around invoicing, deliveries, and quality control Maintain internal databases for plant, vehicles, and company assets Prepare documentation including hire contracts and purchase orders Maintain digital and paper-based filing systems

Compliance & Health & Safety

Support legal and regulatory compliance for plant and transport Assist with audits, inspections, and training compliance (licences, eye tests, etc.) Monitor driver and equipment records

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in

bookkeeping and administration

Proficiency with

Sage 50

and

Microsoft Office

(especially Excel & Outlook) Excellent organisational and multitasking skills Strong communication skills and ability to work independently Ability to manage deadlines and operate under pressure

Desirable Experience:

Previous admin experience in construction or logistics Working knowledge of the

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Understanding of transport compliance (Driver Hours, Operator's Licence)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

March PE15 0WR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person