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A maternity cover opportunity for a Bookkeeper based in Weston-super-Mare, supporting a growing hospitality business with Sage-based bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting. The role offers flexibility and can be full-time, condensed hours, or part-time for the right candidate
Client Details
The client is a well-established, growing business in the hospitality sector, known for its fast-paced environment and commitment to operational excellence. They're currently seeking maternity cover for a key finance role and are open to flexible working arrangements.
Description
- Maintain accurate financial records using Sage accounting software
- Process and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
- Manage VAT returns and liaise with HMRC
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including PAYE, pensions, and holiday pay
- Prepare and distribute payslips, P45s, and year-end summaries
- Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and cash flow reports
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
- Support process improvements and automation initiatives
Profile
- Experienced in bookkeeping and financial control, ideally with at least 3 years in a similar role
- Proficient in Sage accounting software (essential)
- Confident managing payroll, including PAYE, pensions, and statutory compliance
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Able to work independently and handle sensitive financial information with discretion
- Comfortable producing management accounts and supporting budgeting and forecasting
- Open to process improvement and automation initiatives
- AAT qualified or qualified by experience
- Flexible and adaptable - open to full-time, condensed hours, or part-time working
Job Offer
- Flexible working: full-time, condensed hours, or part-time
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
- Supportive team and collaborative environment
