Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper (6-Month Temp contact / Maternity Cover)

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home working)

Salary: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour

Contract: 6-Month Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a highly successful and fast-paced international organisation that is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied bookkeeping position involving reconciliations, payments, ledger maintenance and supporting a busy finance function. The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Process and maintain bank charges, fees and interest payments.
• Administer supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial records within the finance system.
• Upload and maintain financial journals.
• Support the general ledger through journal postings and adjustments.
• Manage intercompany invoicing processes.
• Assist with monthly foreign exchange revaluations.
• Maintain electronic and physical financial records.
• Process and administer company expense claims.
• Provide ad hoc finance and administrative support to the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong bank reconciliation experience.
• Confident processing invoices, payments and journals.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite would be advantageous.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £18 - £23 per hour.
• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established international business.
• Supportive finance team environment.
• Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.