Bookkeeper - experienced
Established SME Engineering Business | c£45,000 | Full Time (37.5 hours) | Office Based
Aldershot
We're working with a well-established, privately owned engineering business that designs and builds highly specialised electro / mechanical solutions for major UK and Intl clients. This is a clean, precision-led build environment rather than a traditional workshop setting.
They are now looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in a fully office-based role.
This is not a layered corporate environment. It's a technically driven business where accuracy, cash discipline and clear reporting matter.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, managing one Accounts Assistant and reporting directly into the Finance Director and Managing Director.
Your remit will cover:
Purchase ledger and supplier management
Sales ledger and credit control
Bank reconciliations
VAT preparation and submission
Payroll processing
Cashflow monitoring
Month-end processes
Supporting the production of management accounts
You'll work closely with the FD and MD, as well as operational managers, ensuring financial information reflects what's happening across projects, stock and technical builds.
The business has implemented Sage across finance and is now embedding it further into procurement, stock control and reporting. Someone comfortable improving processes and tightening controls will thrive here.
About You
You'll likely:
Have solid, end-to-end bookkeeping experience within an SME
Be confident handling VAT and payroll independently
Be comfortable supporting some management accounts
Have experience supervising or supporting a junior team member
Understand project-led, engineering or technical manufacturing environments
Prefer being on site, close to operations
You'll need to be organised, commercially aware and steady — someone who keeps things controlled without unnecessary noise.
The Offer
Circa £45,000
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Office-based role
Managing one Accounts Assistant
Direct exposure to FD and MD
Established SME engineering business
Stable leadership