Bookkeeper, L'Arche UK

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,159.60 per annum (plus London Weighting if applicable)

Reports to: Finance Lead

Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days a week in our office in London or Keighley (Yorkshire)

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: Sunday, 1st February 2026 at midnight

Notes:  This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Main purpose of the role

Following a period of financial transformation, we are seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to both the Finance Team and the wider Community.

The Bookkeeper will:

• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items prior to month-end close;
• Process and maintain petty cash reconciliations, credit card transactions, cheques, and paying-in slips, ensuring all receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system;
• Process weekly purchase ledger invoices and payment run;
• Process donations, grants, legacies and other income, allocating incoming payments to invoices;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements;

Key essential criteria

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• High level of competence in MS Office;
• Knowledge of Business Central finance software (MS Dynamics) or equivalent experience;

This role is subject to a DBS criminal record check.

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A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date is: Sunday 1 February 2026 at midnight

In-person interviews will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 at Romero House, London. 

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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