Job Description

About Us:

We are a long-established, family-run business. Our accounts function is currently a one-person department, supported by the directors for weekly oversight. After 10 years our exisiting bookkeeper is moving on, so we are looking for a capable, proactive and organised individual who can take ownership of the day-to-day finances and help modernise and streamline our systems.

This is an ideal role for someone experienced in SME bookkeeping/accounting who enjoys variety, autonomy and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day accounting (Sage 50) Accounts Payable - processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, payment runs Accounts Receivable - raising sales invoices, allocating payments, chasing debt Credit control and cashflow monitoring Posting all transactions in

Sage 50

Bank reconciliations for multiple accounts Preparing weekly financial updates for directors

Month/Quarter-end:

VAT returns (MTD) Accruals/prepayments where required Liaising with external accountants

Payroll & HR admin:

Collating weekly/monthly hours for submission to external payroll provider Checking payroll reports for accuracy Assisting with holiday/sickness tracking

General finance administration:

Maintaining organised financial records Responding to supplier/customer queries

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience in a similar accounts role within an SME Strong working knowledge of

Sage 50

Excellent accuracy, organisation and attention to detail Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines Comfortable improving/streamlining existing processes Strong communication skills for working with suppliers, customers and Directors AAT Level 3-4 or equivalent experience Advanced Excel skills

Nice to Have (Not Essential):

Experience producing management accounts Experience preparing payroll (or interest in learning) Experience working with external accountants Knowledge of cashflow forecasting

Future Progression:

In the longer term there is scope for the right person to take on additional responsibility currently handled by external accountants, such as:

Producing quarterly management accounts Preparing payroll in-house Supporting budgeting Assisting with year-end prep
We are looking for someone who enjoys developing their role and helping a business move forward.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience (30k-37k) Autonomy and influence within a trusted role A friendly family-business culture Stability and long-term career potential Opportunity to modernise systems and make the role your own
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ormskirk L39 6SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person