Bookkeeper
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000.00 to £32,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid working, flexible working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, eh2 3es |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/668905_1749046047 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of a Bookkeeper to join our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across finance, administration, and office operations. You'll play a key part in keeping the business running smoothly, with responsibilities spanning bookkeeping, payroll, HR admin, and supplier coordination.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing daily financial transactions, including sales and purchase invoices
* Preparing monthly financial reports and reconciling bank and credit card statements
* Completing VAT and CIS returns
* Processing weekly and monthly payroll, issuing payslips, and recording pension contributions
* Supporting HR administration including onboarding, maintaining training records, and verifying CIS subcontractors
* Overseeing company vehicle administration (MOTs, servicing, etc.)
* Managing staff records (holidays, sick leave, etc.)
* Handling general office duties including calls, emails, banking, and filing
* Ensuring timely renewal of insurance policies and completion of ONS surveys
* Monitoring mobile phone and utility contracts
* Submitting CITB levy returns and completing PQQ and supplier account forms
Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
* Experience in bookkeeping and office administration
* Proficient in accounting software
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
What's in it for you:
* Salary of circa 25k-32k depending on experience
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* A varied and engaging role
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunities for growth and development
If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.