Finance Officer / Bookkeeper / Finance Manager

Your new company
This is a super opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking business as a Finance Officer, where your expertise will drive financial clarity and operational excellence. Working closely with the Directors and the external accountants you will ensure there is accurate, relevant and timely management information.
Your new role
?? Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports to support strategic decisions
• Implement and maintain robust management accounting systems
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations and liaise with HMRC
• Prepare annual accounts to trial balance for external accountants
• Manage the general ledger, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
• Oversee credit control, debt recovery, and debtor ledger
• Administer payroll-related journals, including pensions, commissions, and statutory payments
• Ensure auto-enrolment compliance with external providers
• Handle sales and purchase ledgers, including client and supplier payments
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular schedule
• Produce monthly and YTD budget vs actual reports
• Submit quarterly VAT and tax returns
• Manage petty cash
• Generate monthly and ad hoc financial reports across business functions

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have experience of running the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions of a busy SME/OMB organisation.
• Both AAT Qualified and Qualified by Experience candidates are encouraged to apply
• You will pride yourself on being highly organised and thorough in your approach.
• You will be self-motivated and able to self-manage, whilst liaising with and keeping the Directors informed.

What you'll get in return

• Full-time, permanent contract (an immediate start is available, but notice is expected)
• Salary £32-36,000 d.o.e.
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-5:15 with an hour for lunch
• Role is office-based, in modern smart offices with free parking on site.
• Holidays: 25 plus bank holidays
• Quarterly & Annual Bonus scheme (post-probation)

What you need to do now
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