CAREER OPPORTUNITY – BOOKKEEPER 

Our client, the Update Group, a multidisciplinary building services contractor delivering complex projects across Ireland, the UK and the Caribbean, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their Barbados office.    The Update Group’s expertise covers the entire range of building services engineering.

THE ROLE 

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for:

• Processing and entering supplier invoices, customer invoices and payroll journal entries.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payment and collection.
• Ensuring timely submission and accurate filing of statutory returns, e.g. VAT, PAYE, NIS and Corporation Tax.  
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining day-to-day financial records and bookkeeping.
• Monitoring and reporting on budget verses actual project costs.
• Managing detailed project cost sheets for ongoing construction projects.
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Supporting the preparation of financial documentation for tenders and client reporting.
• Supporting the finance department as required.

THE CANDIDATE 

The successful candidate should:

• Have a minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting would be an asset.  
• Have the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines/projects.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
• Have proficiency using SAGE software.
• Have working knowledge in Microsoft Office, with intermediate level experience in Microsoft Excel.

All suitably qualified candidates interested in this challenging opportunity should send their Curriculum Vitae with full details of their experience, achievements and qualifications, and the names and contact details of two business references to https://caribbeancatalyst.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0zl29?source= to reach not later than October 20, 2026.