Crawley Office | Permanent | Part-Time (MondayWednesday only)
Streetwise Couriers are part of the APC Network providing UK overnight, same-day and international delivery services, based in Lowfield Heath in Crawley, West Sussex (very busy courier company). We are seeking an experienced finance professional to manage the full day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the business. This is a standalone position, reporting directly to the Managing Director, and is responsible for all financial processing, controls, reporting and payroll activities.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident in running an accounts function independently, enjoys a varied hands-on workload, and can provide clear financial insight to support operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow commentary
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Maintain and monitor daily cashflow, highlighting risks and trends
Liaise with external accountants on year-end files and statutory accounts
Provide financial updates and analysis to the Managing Director
Sales Ledger
Process weekly and monthly customer invoicing
Purchase Ledger
Process supplier invoices and match to supporting documentation
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
Prepare and process weekly/monthly supplier payment runs
Maintain accurate ledgers in Sage 50
Sub-Contractor Pay
Prepare weekly sub-contractor pay runs
Ensure deductions are processed accurately
Process weekly payments and maintain supporting records
Payroll
Run weekly and monthly payroll
Complete payroll year-end including P60s and P11Ds
Maintain pension submissions and employee salary records
Bank, Cash & Invoice Finance
Reconcile bank accounts regularly
Process credit card and expense claims
Maintain invoice discounting facility transactions and reconciliations
General Administration & Compliance
Communicate with HMRC and financial institutions when required
Support operational teams with finance-related queries
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a standalone finance role
Strong understanding of accounting processes and month-end reporting
Confident user of Sage 50 and Excel
Accurate, organised and reliable, with excellent attention to detail
Clear and professional communication skills
Comfortable managing workload independently
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