Senior Bookkeeper/ Finance Manager

We’re working with a growing SME to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Manager on a temporary basis, with a strong potential to become permanent. This is a standalone finance role, reporting directly into the CFO and working closely with an external accountant who supports the month-end close.

This role would suit someone hands-on, confident owning the day-to-day finance function, and comfortable operating in a small business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of transactional finance activities
• Posting and processing purchase and sales invoices
• Bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Managing the debtor ledger and credit control
• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Liaising with the external accountant to support month-end and reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity within Xero
• Supporting the CFO with ad-hoc finance tasks and process improvements

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Finance Manager within an SME environment
• Strong transactional accounting background with solid reconciliation experience
• Confident supporting month-end processes (even if not owning final sign-off)
• Experience managing sales ledger / debtors
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential
• Comfortable working independently in a standalone finance role
• Proactive, organised and able to hit the ground running
• The Opportunity:

Immediate start temp role with the potential to go permanent

High-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO

Broad, end-to-end exposure across the finance function

Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and ownership in an SME setting