Bookkeeper

Anderson Knight Recruitment is working with a well-established construction business based in Ayr to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role, supporting a busy finance function within a growing construction company. The role will involve managing day-to-day financial records, ensuring compliance with construction-specific regulations, and supporting the wider finance team with reporting and client-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate financial records for the business
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions, and journals
• Completing regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
• Managing accounts payable and receivable activities, including subcontractor payments
• Supporting month-end management accounts and year-end reporting
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
• Using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
• Assisting with general finance queries and ad hoc reporting as required

Requirements:

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within construction or similar sectors
• Good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent systems
• Understanding of VAT, CIS, and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Stable and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a varied workload across construction projects
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

This role is ideal for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a hands-on position within a respected local construction business. If you’re interested in being considered, please apply via the link below.