Senior Bookkeeper​/Senior Finance Administrator​/Accountant

Position: Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Finance Administrator / Accountant (Permanent)
Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Finance Administrator / Accountant

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

Are you a highly organised, processdriven 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

Essential skills and experience:

* 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