Bookkeeper

Location: Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3JH.
Salary: £27,000 per annum, can be negotiable based on candidates skills and experience.
Contract: Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent.

About us

Dockerill Group is a Cambridge based construction services provider established in 1983 which has grown to become one of the region’s most up and coming construction groups, specialising in Groundworks and Civil Engineering works. Predominately, residential housing developments, including commercial.

Our reputation in the construction industry means we are always winning new business because our clients, new and long-standing, get what they need, when they need it.

We specialise in the delivery of high quality, energy efficient and complex construction projects from beginning to end, meeting tight deadlines and rigorous specifications with confidence.

Due to continued expansion of Dockerill Groundworks Ltd and the DG Group, we are seeking a Bookkeeper to support our growing finance department.

Bookkeeper - Responsibilities and Tasks include:

Reconciliation of Supplier Statements, Bank postings and reconciliations
Run Aged Creditors reports
Responsibility for preparing and filing VAT and CIS returns
Investigating discrepancies and resolving purchase invoice queries taking ownership of the process through to resolution, escalating where appropriate
Keep the Purchase Ledger up to date and free of errors.
Helping the Accounts Assistant with invoice processing at busy times, checking the integrity of financial documents, matching to orders, accurate cost allocation/coding and seeking approvals
Maintaining good relationship with suppliers and sub-contractors
Control documentation to update the ledger with new suppliers/subcontractors and verifications completed
Processing sales invoices

What we need from you:

Ideally AAT or equivalent qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and good understanding of the accounts payable function.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
The ability to take ownership of problems through to resolution.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy skills to include Excel.
Experience on Xero necessary.
Knowledge on subcontractors and CIS is desirable but not essential.
Residing within a commutable distance from the office.
UK resident and where necessary, UK permit to work must be in place.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!