Part Time Bookkeeper / Financial Controller
Salary: Competitive pro-rata salary (dependent on experience and agreed hours)
Hours: Average 3 days per week (hybrid working)
Role Overview
The Bookkeeper / Financial Controller will maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely monthly management accounts and board‑level financial information for a small manufacturing organisation. This position requires regular visits to the manufacturing site in Leominster to ensure accurate financial control.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate accounting records within the company's accounting system.
- Process and oversee invoicing, purchase invoices, and expenses.
- Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset and rental asset registers.
- Liaise with accountants regarding year‑end accounts preparation.
- Manage monthly payroll and P11Ds.
Monthly Management Accounts
- Provide cash flow summaries and gross margin analysis.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
- Conduct overhead and cost control analysis.
Board Reporting & Support
- Prepare financial information for board meetings, including concise management accounts packs.
- Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
Manufacturing, Stock & Rental Accounting
- Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile stock values.
- Support product and job costing analysis.
Cash Flow & Credit Control
- Monitor cash position regularly and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast.
- Manage customer credit control and supplier payments.
VAT, Payroll & External Liaison
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure correct VAT treatment.
- Act as the contact for external accountants.
Systems & Practical Improvements
- Maintain well‑documented financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.
You’ll Thrive as a Bookkeeper / Financial Controller If You Are:
- Highly organised and deadline driven.
- Ideally AAT qualified or above.
- Commercially aware and pragmatic in approach.
- Comfortable working independently in a small business environment.
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to present financial information clearly.
- Experienced in producing monthly management accounts in an SME.
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing team committed to making a difference.
- Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from home part of the week.
- Opportunity to play a key strategic role in a high‑growth business.
- Access to 25 days of holiday (pro‑rata) + bank holidays.
- Company pension contribution and a competitive salary.
If you are interested in finding out more or would like to apply, then please contact jennie@hewett-recruitment.co.uk
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Salary: Competitive pro-rata salary (dependent on experience and agreed hours)
Hours: Average 3 days per week (hybrid working)
Role Overview
The Bookkeeper / Financial Controller will maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely monthly management accounts and board‑level financial information for a small manufacturing organisation. This position requires regular visits to the manufacturing site in Leominster to ensure accurate financial control.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate accounting records within the company’s accounting system.
- Process and oversee invoicing, purchase invoices, and expenses.
- Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset and rental asset registers.
- Liaise with accountants regarding year‑end accounts preparation.
- Manage monthly payroll and P11Ds.
Monthly Management Accounts
- Provide cash flow summaries and gross margin analysis.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
- Conduct overhead and cost control analysis.
Board Reporting & Support
- Prepare financial information for board meetings, including concise management accounts packs.
- Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
Manufacturing, Stock & Rental Accounting
- Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile stock values.
- Support product and job costing analysis.
Cash Flow & Credit Control
- Monitor cash position regularly and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast.
- Manage customer credit control and supplier payments.
VAT, Payroll & External Liaison
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure correct VAT treatment.
- Act as the contact for external accountants.
Systems & Practical Improvements
- Maintain well‑documented financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.
You’ll Thrive as a Bookkeeper / Financial Controller If You Are:
- Highly organised and deadline driven.
- Ideally AAT qualified or above.
- Commercially aware and pragmatic in approach.
- Comfortable working independently in a small business environment.
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to present financial information clearly.
- Experienced in producing monthly management accounts in an SME.
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing team committed to making a difference.
- Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from home part of the week.
- Opportunity to play a key strategic role in a high‑growth business.
- Access to 25 days of holiday (pro‑rata) + bank holidays.
- Company pension contribution and a competitive salary.
If you are interested in finding out more or would like to apply, then please contact jennie@hewett-recruitment.co.uk
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