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Bookkeeper | 6-Month Contract

Brighton, East Sussex

Bookkeeper | 6-Month Contract

  1. Contract
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
JSM1857322

Brighton, East Sussex

The details

Bookkeeper | 6-Month Contract

We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a busy finance team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a varied role supporting day-to-day finance operations, with responsibility for invoice processing, reconciliations, payments, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained.
  • Manage accounts payable activities, including supplier queries and payment administration.
  • Complete supplier statement and bank reconciliations, investigating any discrepancies.
  • Support payment runs and cash allocation processes.
  • Process employee expenses and company card transactions.
  • Assist with financial reporting and finance administration.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a bookkeeping, accounts payable, or finance role.
  • Strong background in invoice processing and reconciliations.
  • Experience resolving supplier and payment queries.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
  • Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 is essential.
  • Experience with finance systems, expenses management platforms, and Excel would be advantageous.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Payable professional looking for a broad, hands-on contract role within a collaborative finance environment.

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