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