Head Bookkeeper

Job Details:

Redbridge & Sons Property Services are currently seeking a Company Accountant to join our growing team and play a key role in the company’s continued development.

Based in Gloucester, Redbridge & Sons Property Services are a leading provider of heating, electrical, and renewable technology solutions in both Domestic and Commercial sectors. We deliver a wide range of sustainable energy services to support businesses and homeowners in the transition toward Net Zero.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Company Accounts - Head Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong numerical skills and previous finance or bookkeeping experience who is looking for a chance to take ownership at a family backed SME.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, helping to ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping records for a portfolio of construction industry clients using Xero and our CRM.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions, supplier invoices, sales invoices and expense claims
• Administer the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including verifying subcontractors with HMRC, calculating deductions, issuing payment and deduction statements, and preparing and submitting monthly CIS returns
• Apply the VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services correctly, and prepare and submit VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
• Track and manage retentions, applications for payment, valuations and stage payments
• Set up and maintain job or project tracking in Xero so clients can see profitability by contract
• Reconcile CIS suffered on client statements and help with reclaims or offsets against PAYE liabilities
• Process payroll journals per pay period
• Prepare month-end and quarter-end reports, including aged debtors and creditors, cash flow summaries and management accounts
• Act as a point of contact for clients, answering day-to-day bookkeeping queries and explaining construction-specific tax rules in plain language
• Spot and flag compliance risks, such as incorrect CIS status, missing verifications or misapplied reverse charge, before they become problems
• Keep client records organised and ready for year-end accounts preparation
• Stay current with HMRC changes affecting the construction sector
• Apply the correct VAT treatment for the installation of energy-saving materials such as solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and battery storage, including the zero rate for residential installations and the 5% reduced rate where it applies, and make sure invoices and records support the rate used
• Provide month and quarterly P/L reports on the various sectors of the business.
• Support the Directors in supplying reports as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts, finance, or bookkeeping role
• Good working knowledge of accounting software (Xero would be preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numeracy and organisational skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines
• A professional and dependable approach
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Skills / Experience

• AAT Level 4 - Achieved or working towards the qualification
• Experience with payroll processing
• Experience working in a service focussed business

What We Offer

• Air-conditioned office with premium amenities & onsite parking.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity for further training to continue to develop your finance skills.
• Competitive salary.
• pension contribution / holiday entitlement / Enhanced office amenities
• Uniform and company mobile phone.
• Company Events

How to Apply

If you are an organised and proactive accounts professional looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to [email protected]

Closing date: The job posting will close as soon as suitable number of applicants have been received and interviews arranged.

Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

• Redbridge & Sons Property Services is an Equal opportunities employer.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person