Financial Controller/ Bookkeeper

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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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Company: Hewett Recruitment
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Location: Leominster
Job Description:

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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Posted: April 26th, 2026