Role: Bookkeeper
Company overview
Redwood is a modern, independent business with a presence in Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland. It offers a professional, personal service, bespoke to clients’ needs. With a pool of accomplished consultants and employees, Redwood can provide expert opinion on compliance, governance, company secretarial issues and HR services across any regulated or unregulated industry. Redwood also provides an innovative and fresh based approach with digital technology and tools within the compliance, company secretarial and HR markets to provide commercial and efficient processes. Redwood Group Holdings Limited (“RGHL”) is the Group Holding Company and provides support to the other Redwood companies.
Role overview
The Bookkeeper role is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for the Group, supporting the finance function across multiple jurisdictions. The role works closely with the Senior Accountant and Head of Operations to ensure financial records for the Group are accurate, complete and well-controlled.
This is a hands-on role suited to a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and experience working in a regulated or professional services environment.
Main duties and responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration
• Process payments (including call-backs where required) and ensure authorisation in line with internal procedures.
• Maintain day-to-day records (invoices, expenses, receipts and payments), ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Department: Operations Location: Guernsey Position reports to: Senior Accountant Position is responsible for: no line
management responsibilities Length of contract: Permanent position Working hours: 25 hours per week
• Manage accounts payable / accounts receivable, billing and invoicing (including the Accounts mailbox and debtor chasing/reporting).
• Support month-end/year-end, journals/accruals/prepayments, payroll support (as required) and assist with tax/regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and update finance systems and related policies/procedures.
Controls, Compliance & Governance
• Ensure work complies with internal policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Follow payment authorisation procedures and maintain appropriate segregation of duties.
• Support audits by providing timely, accurate information and maintaining confidentiality/data protection.
Operational & Team Support
• Maintain business/billing trackers (e.g., Monday.com) and keep systems up to date.
• Respond to finance-related queries and liaise with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support the Senior Accountant/Head of Operations with ad hoc reporting and process improvements.
• Provide general operational support on non-chargeable matters as required.
Person specification Experience & Qualifications
• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or finance administration role.
• Experience within a professional services or regulated environment is desirable.
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification (or working towards) would be an advantage.
Skills & Knowledge
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks or similar).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Personal Attributes
• Professional and discreet, with a strong sense of integrity.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Proactive, methodical and solutions-focused.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider Operations team when required.
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