Simply Solutions (Europe)
Bookkeeper
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Location: Simply Solutions Europe – International Operations Centre, Livingston, West Lothian
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Head of Finance / Senior Management
Role: Office-based
About Simply Solutions Europe
Simply Solutions Europe is a growing international facilities management business, delivering facilities management and maintenance solutions for leading organisations across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Operating from our International Operations Centre in Livingston, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, strong financial control and innovative solutions for our clients.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Finance team.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, organised and commercially aware Bookkeeper who can take responsibility for the accurate day-to-day processing and maintenance of our financial records.
Previous Xero experience is essential.
The successful candidate will be confident working across purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliation, supplier payments and general bookkeeping activities within a busy commercial environment.
You will work closely with our Finance, Commercial and Operational teams and will play an important role in ensuring our financial information is accurate, current and available to support effective decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records within Xero
- Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
- Allocate customer and supplier payments accurately
- Maintain nominal ledger accuracy
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assist with month-end financial processes
- Support preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assist with WIP and accrual reporting
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation and financial records
- Support VAT preparation and other statutory financial reporting
- Work with external accountants and advisers where required
- Support annual audit and year-end accounting processes
- Identify discrepancies and ensure financial queries are resolved promptly
- Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls
About You
You will be an experienced Financial Professional who is comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working accurately to deadlines.
Essential
- Strong previous bookkeeping experience
- Proven hands-on Xero experience
- Experience of purchase and sales ledger
- Strong bank reconciliation experience
- Good understanding of accruals, prepayments and nominal ledger accounting
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines
- Confident investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
- Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues
- Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider Finance team
- High degree of confidentiality and professionalism
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Desirable
- HND Accounting / AAT qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience within facilities management, maintenance or another service-based business
- Experience supporting management accounts
- Experience working within a multi-company or international business
- Experience of WIP and accrual reporting
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy and ownership.
You will be proactive rather than simply transactional — someone who notices when something does not look right, investigates it and ensures it is resolved.
As Simply Solutions continues to grow, there will be opportunities for the right person to develop alongside the business and become an important part of our wider Finance and Commercial team.
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