Senior Bookkeeper/Financial Manager

Description:

Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Manager 
Wellingborough
Hours - Flexible, full time
Salary - negotiable DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Manager to join our Wellingborough based client to oversee all aspects of financial management and bookkeeping.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling daily financial tasks, managing supplier deals, sales calls, petty cash, credit control, ledger management, bank entries, VAT returns, and more. Additionally, you will play a key role in transitioning financial processes in-house, including monthly management accounts, assisting with audits, and potentially bringing payroll functions in-house.

This position offers the opportunity for growth and involvement in forecasting, cash flow management, and insurance oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Open all post on a daily basis and manage incoming correspondence.
Maintain backups on Sage accounting software.
Manage various supplier deals and agreements.
Handle sales calls, particularly related to currency transactions.
Manage petty cash transactions.
Oversee credit control for multiple ledgers.
Maintain sales and purchase ledgers for multiple ledgers.
Reconcile bank entries with statements for multiple currency accounts.
Monitor energy and water usage and input data into spreadsheets.
Collect and manage credit card details monthly, allocate and post.
Input data into various spreadsheets and databases.
Monitor rebate information for select customers.
Assist in managing and sending shipping information for imports.
Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns.
Collaborate with external accountants for quarterly management accounts and audits.
Potentially transition payroll functions in-house with the right candidate.
Assist in producing forecasts and managing cash flow.
Take on insurance management responsibilities as needed.Qualifications and Skills:

Extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial management roles.
Proficiency in using Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with payroll management is a plus.
Relevant accounting qualifications or certifications preferred.
Happy to support further training / qualifications.
Ability to adapt to changing financial processes and systems.This position is full-time, with flexibility in hours.

If interested, please apply here or call Kim in our Kettering team to discuss further