Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Finance Administrator / Accountant

Hybrid working pattern – Gloucester – ideally 4 days onsite & 1 day WFH

Are you a highly organised, process-driven finance professional ready to take ownership of a business’s bookkeeping and transactional finance? My client is an innovative construction scale-up on an exciting growth trajectory, and they’re looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to help shape and strengthen their finance function.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving workflows and controls, and wants real influence in a growing business.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with the Head of Commercial and Project Accountants, you’ll ensure that all financial data is accurate, timely, and well-controlled across operational and project-based activities. Key responsibilities include:

Core Finance & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate accounts, including sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and the general ledger
• Manage supplier invoices from receipt to payment
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure correct treatment
• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

Cashflow & Payments

• Prepare and manage supplier payment runs
• Monitor short-term cashflow and assist with forecasting
• Maintain control over aged creditors and resolve supplier queries

Process & Controls Improvement

• Implement and enforce procure-to-pay processes with clear approvals and audit trails
• Improve invoice accuracy, financial workflows, and reporting
• Support finance automation and digital efficiency initiatives
• Document and embed best practice finance procedures

Systems & Reporting

• Own and maintain Xero (or equivalent cloud accounting system) integrity
• Collaborate with Project Accountants to capture accurate project costs
• Support management reporting and audit-ready record keeping

Team & Business Support

• Act as the key finance contact for non-finance colleagues
• Potentially support or supervise a Finance Administrator as the team grows
• Provide a dependable and trusted finance presence across the business

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Xero or equivalent cloud accounting software
• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or similar in an SME environment
• Strong understanding of UK accounting practices and VAT
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail and time-management skills
• Confident working independently and taking ownership

Desirable:

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience in construction, engineering, utilities, or project-based industries
• Track record of improving finance processes in growing organisations
• Exposure to project accounting or cost tracking

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, streamline finance processes, and grow alongside an ambitious construction scale-up, we’d love to hear from you.