Bookkeeper / Finance Manager
Location: Reading / Berkshire
Salary: £20,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a well-established and growing business looking to appoint a reliable and hands-on Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things organised, and being a key part of a busy business.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the finance administration of the business, ensuring records are accurate, suppliers are paid on time, cashflow is monitored, and reporting is produced efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a broad finance role with autonomy and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
Purchase ledger and supplier payments
Sales ledger / invoicing
Credit control / debt collection
Bank reconciliations
VAT returns
Payroll administration
Producing monthly management accounts
Cashflow monitoring
General finance administration
Supporting the wider business with ad hoc administration where required
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in a bookkeeping / finance manager / accounts role
Strong understanding of transactional finance processes
Experience producing management accounts
Confident with purchase ledger, credit control and reconciliations
Good IT skills including Excel and finance systems
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
Desirable
AAT qualified / studying
SME business experience
Payroll experience
Package
Salary depending on experience
Pension
Holiday entitlement
Stable long-term opportunity
Friendly working environment