Bookkeeper – CIS & VAT | Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent & Surrounding South Wales | Part Time | £15–£19 per hour

Our client is an established construction and maintenance business seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

This is a specialist bookkeeping position suited to someone with a strong understanding of CIS, VAT and construction-sector bookkeeping, who can work confidently and independently within an SME environment.

The role is part-time, up to 32 hours per week, and will involve a combination of bookkeeping, finance and general administration. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing subcontractor payments and deductions, managing VAT requirements and supporting the wider finance function.

Please note: This role is based in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent and the surrounding South Wales areas, with candidates from Ebbw Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Newport, Monmouthshire and wider South Wales encouraged to apply.

The Role

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper with strong hands-on knowledge of CIS and VAT? Do youhave previous experience working within construction, building, property, facilities, trades or a similar CIS environment?

This is not simply a general bookkeeping position – practical experience dealing with construction subcontractors and CIS requirements is particularly important.

You will also be responsible for the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, alongside wider finance and general administrative duties.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping activities for the business
• Process purchase and sales ledgers
• Complete regular bank reconciliations
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices and payments
• Manage CIS subcontractor verification and deductions
• Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns
• Maintain accurate subcontractor records
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Reconcile supplier and subcontractor accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded
• Assist with month-end processes and financial reporting
• Monitor outstanding invoices and support credit control where required
• Maintain organised and accurate finance documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping queries promptly
• Ensure financial records remain accurate, complete and up to date
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper
• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong hands-on experience with CIS
• Experience processing CIS deductions and subcontractor payments
• Experience preparing monthly CIS returns
• Good working knowledge of VAT and VAT returns
• Experience preparing accurate monthly management accounts
• Previous experience within construction, building, property, trades or another CIS environment
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working within an SME environment
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or other cloud-based accounting systems

Desirable

• Previous experience working for a construction company or building contractor
• Experience managing a high volume of subcontractors
• Experience with construction-related VAT
• Experience handling supplier and subcontractor reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end accounts
• Experience working independently within a small or medium-sized business

What’s In It For You

• £15–£19 per hour, depending on experience
• Part-time role of up to 32 hours per week
• Opportunity to work within an established construction and maintenance business
• Varied, hands-on bookkeeping, finance and administrative responsibilities
• Opportunity to take ownership of the finance administration function
• Potential hybrid/flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
• Long-term opportunity within a growing SME

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