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This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the go-to person for bookkeeping, payroll, controls, and month-end reporting. The role would suit someone who thrives on accuracy, structure, and keeping everything running smoothly. You'll be supported by external accountants for year-end and by a knowledgeable leadership team, but the day-to-day ownership will be yours.
The Role
End-to-End Bookkeeping & Controls
- Manage all bookkeeping duties from daily postings through to month-end routines.
- Keep ledgers clean, accurate, and fully supported with audit-ready documentation.
- Ensure finance processes are consistent, documented, and adhered to.
Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain key balance sheet reconciliations to keep accounts fully up to date.
Purchase Ledger & Supplier Payments
- Oversee the purchase ledger: invoices, credit notes, supplier statements, and queries.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs, ensuring strong internal controls.
- Liaise with suppliers to maintain excellent relationships.
- Experience with foreign currency invoices/payments is a bonus.
Payroll
- Run end-to-end payroll processing (weekly/monthly as required).
- Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate, timely submissions.
- Handle payroll queries professionally and confidentially.
Month-End Reporting & Budget Support
- Deliver reliable month-end reporting that supports decision-making.
- Provide clear summaries of variances and highlight areas for attention.
- Support ongoing budget updates and contribute to improvements in reporting.
Liaison with External Accountants
- Act as the main point of contact for year-end requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and reconciliations to ensure a smooth, efficient year-end process.
- Provide timely responses and clear explanations where needed.
About You
Essential
- Experience taking ownership of finance processes within an SME or similar environment.
- Strong capability across:
- Bookkeeping and ledger control
- Bank reconciliation
- Purchase ledger & payments
- Payroll
- Month-end reporting
- Highly organised, proactive, and confident taking responsibility.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the mindset to investigate and fix root causes.
Desirable
- Experience with foreign currency purchase ledger transactions.
- Experience improving processes, controls, or reporting.
- Familiarity with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks, plus strong Excel skills.
