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Bookkeeper

FRS Ltd
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 3ND, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Finance Manager / Bookkeeper on a 2-year contract with a salary of circa £40,000.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a finance position, preferably within an SME environment.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for daily financial operations, month-end and year-end close processes, and producing monthly management accounts.
  • Key responsibilities also include preparing VAT returns, supporting the annual audit process, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting.
  • The position is ideal for a motivated and hands-on professional looking to grow their skills within a transitioning finance team.
Job Title: Finance Manager / Bookkeeper

Contract 2 Years

Salary: Circa £40,000

Role Overview:

My client is a growing SME seeking a motivated and hands-on Finance Manager/Bookkeeper for a 2 years FTC to play a key role within their finance team during a period of transition. Reporting to a senior manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the financial function, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and contributing to the business's financial health.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive professional to develop their skills and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily financial operations, including sales and purchase ledgers, supplier payments, and expense claims.
  • Support the end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Produce and assist with the presentation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, with insightful commentary.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns and other tax-related documentation, ensuring full compliance.
  • Provide support during the annual audit process.
  • Contribute to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating cash flow models and forecasts to ensure optimal liquidity.
  • Support the credit control function and debtor management.
  • Assist with banking relationships and financing facilities.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Professional Qualification: AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or Qualified By Experience (QBE) with a proven track record in a relevant role.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within an SME environment.
  • Proficiency with financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.).

The successful candidate will need to be available to start by September 2025

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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