Professional Bookkeeper jobs in London N1 – Immediate Start & Flexible Shifts
Catering Jobs is recruiting a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper for a key temporary-to-permanent role in the heart of London N1. Secure an ASAP start, receive a competitive salary, and join a dynamic team with a leading hospitality employer.
Job Description: Bookkeeper for a Premier Hospitality Group
Our client, a well-established and rapidly expanding hospitality group with multiple venues across Central London, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Bookkeeper to join their finance team on an immediate temporary basis. This role is based in their modern, bustling head office in the London N1 postcode, placing you at the centre of one of the capital's most vibrant districts. The position has arisen due to an internal promotion, creating a fantastic opportunity for a skilled individual to step into a crucial role supporting the financial health of a dynamic business.
This is not just a data-entry position. As the Bookkeeper in London N1, you will be the linchpin for day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy across purchase and sales ledgers, managing supplier payments, and assisting with period-end closures. You will work closely with the Financial Controller, gaining invaluable exposure to the financial workings of a multi-site operation. For the right candidate who demonstrates commitment and skill, this temporary assignment has a clear pathway to a permanent position, offering genuine career progression within a supportive environment. Catering Jobs specialises in connecting talented finance professionals like you with London's top hospitality employers, ensuring a smooth, transparent, and rapid hiring process.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
In this hands-on role, you will be entrusted with a wide range of bookkeeping and administrative finance tasks critical to the business's smooth operation.
- Full responsibility for processing high-volume purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding and obtaining authorisation in line with company policy.
- Managing the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating customer payments, and proactively chasing overdue accounts.
- Preparing and processing weekly & monthly supplier payment runs via online banking, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Performing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash flow records.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
- Processing company credit card and expense claims, ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines.
- Providing administrative support for payroll by collating timesheets and processing changes.
- Maintaining organised and secure financial records, both digitally and physically, for audit purposes.
Essential Skills & Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this Bookkeeper role, you will need a blend of technical expertise, soft skills, and a proactive attitude.
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, ideally within hospitality, retail, or a multi-site SME.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage 50, QuickBooks) and MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
- A solid understanding of basic accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping, VAT).
- Excellent numerical accuracy and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies.
- Superb organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Desirable Attributes:
- Part-qualified AAT or studying towards an accounting qualification.
- Previous experience with hospitality-specific systems (e.g., stock management, EPOS).
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the willingness to suggest process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise confidently with suppliers, venue managers, and the finance team.
Why Register with Catering Jobs for Your Next Role?
As a leading recruitment and temporary staffing agency with deep roots in London N1 and across the UK, we do more than just fill vacancies. We build lasting careers and provide reliable staffing solutions. Whether you're a Bookkeeper in London N1, a Sales Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, an Administrative Assistant in Slough SL1, or a Carpenter in Birmingham B3, our network opens doors.
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We know the London N1 market intimately. Our consultants have strong relationships with top employers in hospitality, events, and corporate services, giving you access to unadvertised roles.
Streamlined Process
From quick registration to weekly pay, we make it simple. We handle the paperwork, negotiate rates on your behalf, and ensure you're paid accurately and on time, every time.
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Salary, Benefits & How to Apply
Remuneration & Package
This Bookkeeper role offers a competitive package designed to attract and retain high-calibre professionals.
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Salary: A pro-rata annual salary in the region of £28,000 to £35,000, dependent on your relevant experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available during busy periods.
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Contract: Initial temporary assignment with a strong view to becoming a permanent member of staff for the right candidate. This offers job security and the full company benefits package upon permanency.
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Culture & Perks: Work within a supportive, collaborative team in a modern office. Upon permanent placement, benefits typically include pension scheme, discretionary bonus, staff discounts across the group's venues, and ongoing training.
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Location: The role is based in a convenient London N1 location, excellently served by public transport (Tube, Overground, and multiple bus routes), with a variety of shops, cafes, and amenities on the doorstep.
How to Apply
The application process for this immediate-start role is straightforward and managed by our expert consultants at Catering Jobs.
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1Submit Your CV: Use the"Apply Now" button on this page to submit your most recent CV. Ensure it clearly details your bookkeeping experience, software skills, and relevant achievements.
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2Screening Call: A consultant will contact you for a brief, friendly phone interview to discuss your experience, suitability for the role, and answer any initial questions.
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3Client Interview: Suitable candidates will be promptly submitted to the client. Interviews are being arranged immediately and are likely to be a two-stage process held at their London N1 office.
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4Offer & Onboarding: Upon a successful interview, an offer will be made. Our team will guide you through all compliance and onboarding paperwork to ensure a seamless start.
If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
The role is initially offered on a temporary basis to cover an immediate need and to allow both the candidate and the employer to ensure it's a good mutual fit. However, the client has explicitly stated there is a strong intention for this to become a permanent position for the right person. Performance, cultural fit, and business needs will be assessed during the temporary period, with many of our temporary placements converting to permanent roles.
The client uses a mainstream cloud-based accounting package. While direct experience with their specific software is a bonus, essential requirement is proven proficiency with at least one major accounting platform such as Xero, Sage 50, QuickBooks, or similar. Your ability to quickly adapt to new systems is key. Advanced MS Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups) are non-negotiable for data analysis and reporting tasks.
Absolutely. The London N1 office is easily accessible from across London and the Home Counties via major transport links like King's Cross St. Pancras, Old Street, and Angel stations. Candidates should consider their commute, as the role is primarily office-based. We welcome applications from anyone with the right to work in the UK who can reliably commute to the N1 postcode. We also have numerous other finance and admin roles in different locations if this commute isn't suitable.
The process is designed to be efficient. After our initial screening, successful candidates will typically have a first-stage interview with the Financial Controller or Office Manager. This will be competency-based, focusing on your technical bookkeeping knowledge and experience. A potential second stage may involve meeting with a senior manager. Be prepared to discuss specific examples from your career and potentially complete a short, practical task to demonstrate your software and numerical skills. We guide all candidates through preparation.
Not at all. While we have our roots and a stellar reputation in catering and hospitality recruitment, our expertise has expanded significantly. We are a full-service staffing agency placing professionals in a wide range of sectors including finance & administration (like this Bookkeeper role), warehousing & logistics, driving, construction, and events. Think of us as your partner for all flexible, temporary, and permanent staffing needs across London and the UK.
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