Description / Synopsis

A well‑established private business in the manufacturing sector is seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to manage day‑to‑day financial activities and support internal operations. Managing a small team, you will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and supporting a small internal team, and ensuring smooth customer interactions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a senior capacity

• Experience in managing/supervising staff is essential

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting

• Proficiency in SAGE Evolution and Syspro

• Advanced Excel or equivalent spreadsheet skills

• Experience working in a small to mid-sized organisation

• Manufacturing environment experience ideal

• Strong accuracy, neatness, and administrative discipline

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily financial records and general ledger entries

• Process accounts payable and receivable

• Perform daily bank, credit card, and customer account reconciliations

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports for auditors

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow tracking

• Support stock control and stock forecasting

• Assist with payroll inputs and benefits administration

• Manage price loading, discount controls, and inter-company stock transfers/invoicing

• Submit VAT requirements according to internal deadlines

• Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems

• Improve administrative and financial processes

• Handle customer queries, billing issues, returns, and refunds professionally

Soft Skills / Additional Info

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities independently

• Professional, clear communication skills

• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information

• Confident managing a small team with firmness and fairness