Experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager with over 15 years working in accountancy practice, following a 10-year career in the manufacturing industry. Experienced in managing payroll, VAT, and bookkeeping functions across a wide range of accounting systems. Confident leading teams, training clients, and managing internal finance operations. Skilled in supporting SMEs, implementing systems, and ensuring timely compliance with HMRC deadlines.
Exposure includes:
- Managing the bookkeeping and payroll team, overseeing daily workflow to ensure all statutory deadlines are met
- Processing multi-company bookkeeping up to trial balance level
- Preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
- Running multi-company payroll and CIS
- Producing purchase orders and sales invoices, maintaining stock records, and credit-checking new customers
- Making supplier payments in multi currency, managing credit control, and issuing monthly customer statements
- Training bookkeeping team members and delivering training sessions to clients on accounting systems and processes
Software knowledge: Xero, QuickBooks, Free Agent, Sage, Kashflow, Moneysoft, Brightpay, Microsoft Office
Notice period: 1 month
Candidate ref: 84609
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777