Accounts Manager: Own End-to-End Bookkeeping & Reporting

CMD Recruitment; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled bookkeeper to manage end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll processing, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in finance processes within an SME. You will oversee daily bookkeeping tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to improve processes are essential. Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience taking ownership of finance processes within an SME or similar environment.
• Strong capability across bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, payroll, and month-end reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping duties including month-end routines.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee purchase ledger and supplier payments.
• Run end-to-end payroll processing.
• Deliver month-end reporting to support decision-making.
• Act as main point of contact for year-end requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping and ledger control

Bank reconciliation

Purchase ledger & payments

Payroll

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled bookkeeper to manage end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll processing, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in finance processes within an SME. You will oversee daily bookkeeping tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to improve processes are essential. Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks is preferred.