Administration and Bookkeeping Assistant

Job description

Fire Risk UK is a growing fire safety company providing fire risk assessments, fire alarm services, emergency lighting maintenance, extinguisher servicing and fire safety services primarily throughout the south east.

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administration and Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team at our office in Southwater. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who also enjoys supporting the day to day administration of a busy office environment.

While we would ideally like to recruit a full-time employee we recognise this may not suit everyone and are happy to consider part time hours.

Key Responsibilities

Management of credit control

Processing payments, invoices, receipts and income transactions

Using Sage 50 for bookkeeping and financial management

Managing supplier payments and monitoring bank account balances

Completing VAT returns

Conducting bank reconciliations

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets and cash flow statements

Assisting with invoicing and administration through our engineer field management software

Answering telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately

Providing general administrative support to the management team

Skills and Experience Required

Previous credit control & bookkeeping experience

Proficiency in Sage 50 is preferred but training can be provided

Good understanding of VAT processes and financial reporting

Competent with Microsoft Office applications

Professional telephone manner and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

Good package based on experience

A varied role within a growing and established business

Friendly and supportive working environment

Modern air conditioned office

If you have experience in bookkeeping and administration and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution to the development of a growing business, we would like to hear from you.

Hours: Full Time preferred, part time considered

Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email to us by Friday 3rd July outlining your experience and availability for interview.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southwater

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

26-06-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English