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