Bookkeeper / Finance Manager

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment consultancy is seeking an accomplished Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to manage financial operations in Harrogate. The role includes overseeing payroll, maintaining accurate records, and providing insights to the leadership team. Ideal candidates will have strong bookkeeping skills, experience with Xero or Sage, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

A competitive salary package

Autonomy and responsibility

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Confident in working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in debtor management.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll processes and payments.
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Preparing invoices and monitoring outstanding debt.
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow.
• Leading weekly financial updates with directors.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial management

Xero or Sage

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to manage and oversee the financial operations of their business. This is a varied and rewarding position, offering scope to take ownership of the finance function and provide trusted insights that support the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing payroll processes and ensuring timely payments to staff and contractors.
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers, maintaining accurate records and reconciliations.
• Preparing invoices, managing payment applications, and monitoring outstanding debt.
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow, highlighting risks and opportunities to directors.
• Ensuring smooth processing of payments across multiple platforms.
• Maintaining oversight of retentions and reconciliation of balances where applicable.
• Leading weekly financial updates with directors, offering clear visibility on company position.
• Providing light supervision and support to office administration staff.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and HMRC requirements.

About You

• Experienced in bookkeeping and financial management, with strong skills in Xero or Sage
• Confident in working independently and managing multiple priorities without close supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• AAT qualification (Level 3 or above) advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, including confidence in debtor management.
• Experience across different payment platforms and financial systems.
• UK driving licence required.

What they offer

• A competitive salary package.
• A role with autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• A supportive, forward-thinking team environment.

If you are a finance professional who enjoys variety, independence, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is a professional recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit the url removed.