Job Description

About Peppaco Limited

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Peppaco Limited is part of the PEPPADEW group, the UK's leading pepper brand, and the supplier of a wide range of food products to a number of markets across the world. We pride ourselves on producing the highest quality goods and providing our customers with the best possible customer service and experience. Our business thrives on team collaboration, continuous learning and dedication to improving all aspects of food production, marketing and distribution. As our UK team grows, we're looking for an experienced and detail-orientated Senior Bookkeeper, who is eager to contribute to the business' success in ensuring strong financial controls.

The Role

As a senior bookkeeper, you will play a key role in delivering high quality accounting support, for distribution of products purchased through suppliers, as well as for a UK-based food production facility. You will be required to oversee a part-time bookkeeper and will report to the group's Financial Director. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, confident in managing complex accounts, and experienced in UK bookkeeping and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record-Keeping & Reporting:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with UK accounting standards.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end management accounts.

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, supplier statements, and control accounts.

Manage accruals, prepayments and journal postings.

Invoicing:

Prepare, issue and capture customer invoices as needed based on consultation with logistics teams and latest shipping advice.

Capture supplier bills and balance against outgoing stock invoices.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

Oversee the full purchase ledger and sales ledger functions.

Monitor aged debtors and creditors, ensuring timely payments and collections.

Liaise with, and assist, customers and suppliers with accounting related queries.

Ensure sales invoicing and creditor schedules are accurate, reconciled and up to date.

Payroll & Compliance

Oversee and process payroll, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.

Administer pension contributions, benefits and statutory deductions.

Prepare and submit VAT returns and other statutory filings.

Cashflow & budgeting:

Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts.

Assist with annual budgets and financial planning.

Advise management on cost control and efficiency improvements.

System & Process Improvement:

Implement and maintain accounting software (Xero & Syspro essential).

Develop and refine internal financial controls and processes.

Train and supervise junior bookkeeping or financing staff.

Liaison & Support:

Act as the main point of contact for external accountants, auditors and HMRC.

Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making.

Ensure compliance with GDPR and company financial policies.

Manage ad hoc administrative and office tasks.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a senior bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role.

Strong working knowledge of UK accounting principles and HMRC compliance.

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero and Syspro essential).

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

What we Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

A collaborative, supportive working environment.

Opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial strength of the business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay
Work Location: In person