Bookkeeper
Anderson Knight Recruitment is working with a well-established construction business based in Ayr to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role, supporting a busy finance function within a growing construction company. The role will involve managing day-to-day financial records, ensuring compliance with construction-specific regulations, and supporting the wider finance team with reporting and client-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate financial records for the business
- Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions, and journals
- Completing regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparing and submitting VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
- Managing accounts payable and receivable activities, including subcontractor payments
- Supporting month-end management accounts and year-end reporting
- Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
- Using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
- Assisting with general finance queries and ad hoc reporting as required
Requirements:
- Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction or similar sectors
- Good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent systems
- Understanding of VAT, CIS, and reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Stable and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a varied workload across construction projects
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
This role is ideal for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a hands-on position within a respected local construction business. If you’re interested in being considered, please apply via the link below.
