Job Description
Bookkeeper/Office Manager Full-time PermanentPershore £35,000 - £40,000p/aRole Purpose This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely bookkeeping and supporting the smooth running of the finance function. Alongside core transactional duties, the postholder will oversee and support junior finance team members, promoting quality, efficiency, and best practice.Key ResponsibilitiesBookkeeping & Financial Operations
* Maintain accurate financial records, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger entries
* Overseeing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card transactions
* Overseeing and issue customer invoices; monitor aged debt and support credit control activities
* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts on a routine basis
* Monthly payroll
* Assist with VAT returns, payroll journals, accruals/prepayments, and month-end close tasks
* Responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Assisting with the preparation of cashflow forecasts for the company
* Support year-end activities
Team Leadership & Management
* Supervise, support, and coach team
* Allocate workload to ensure deadlines are met
* Conduct regular check-ins and contribute to performance reviews and development plans
* Act as the first point of contact for escalations within the transactional finance team
Internal Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong working relationships with operational teams regarding invoices, budgets, and queries
* Provide clear, timely communication on financial matters to non-finance colleagues
* Support managers with reporting needs, budget queries, and cashflow information
Skills & Experience RequiredEssential
* Proven experience as a Bookkeeper
* Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls
* Experience using SAGE
* Confident reconciling accounts and producing accurate financial records
* Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
* Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly
Desirable
* Experience within a similar job role
* Knowledge of payroll processing
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Approachable team player with a supportive leadership style
* High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
* Continuous improvement mindset with confidence to suggest new ideas
This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £35,000 - £40,000p/a dependant on experience. For more information on this position please contact Harriet Ali at Four Squared Recruitment. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.