Job Description

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: September 2025 (12 month Contract)

Candidate Profile:

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Finance Officer to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and proactive individual to take ownership of key accounting tasks in a dynamic and supportive environment.

You will be supported by a part time accounts assistant, who will handle most day to day administrative finance tasks, allowing you to focus on higher-lever responsabilites and reporting.

We are looking for a trustworthy and detail-oriented individual who:

- Can work independently and as part of a small finance team;

- Demonstrates strong initiative and problem-solving skills;

- Is confident, accurate, and committed to meeting deadlines;

Key Requirements:

- AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent);

- Proven experience with payroll processing, ideally using BrightPay;

- Proficiency in Xero accounting software;

- Familiarity with ApprovalMax and AutoEntry is desirable but not essential;

- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel;

Key Responsibilities:

- Processing monthly and fortnightly payrolls using BrightPay;

- Coordinating weekly pay runs;

- Preparing and submitting statutory returns including VAT, MGD, Bingo Duty, and returns to the Gambling Commission;

- Performing bank reconciliations;

- Managing the sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing;

- Handling accounting aspects related to caravan sales;

- Preparing information for monthly management accounts, including: intercompany reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, wage journals and associated reports;

- Assisting the external management accountant by providing accurate and timely reports as required;

- Supporting our accountancy firm with the preparation and filling od year-end accounts;

- Assisting with Self Assessment submissions;

- Collaborating with other departments to provide wage analysis and general finance-related support as needed;

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dawlish EX7 0LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Payroll: 1 year (required) bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

AAT Level 2 or above or equivalent qualification (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dawlish EX7 0LX

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025