Finance Analyst & Bookkeeper

Streamline Search; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Analyst & Bookkeeper in Maidenhead. The ideal candidate has experience in finance roles, especially with Xero and Excel. Responsibilities include daily bookkeeping, managing accounts, month-end tasks, and providing analysis for decision-making. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000, strong career progression, and mentorship from an experienced Finance Director in a niche MedTech market.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong progression opportunities

Mentorship from Finance Director

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong proficiency with Xero and advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable working in a small finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Support the Finance Director with month-end tasks and prepare management accounts.
• Liaise with outsourced accountants on VAT submissions and maintain compliance.

Skills

Finance Analyst

Bookkeeping

Xero

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description - Finance Analyst & Bookkeeper

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00 (1-hour lunch)

Start Date: January

Reporting to: Finance Director

About Our Client

Our client is a small but rapidly expanding Medical Technology (MedTech) manufacturer operating within a specialist niche market. Due to continued growth and increased demand for their innovative products, they are seeking a hands‑on Finance Analyst & Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a scaling business and gain broad exposure across finance while working closely with an experienced Finance Director.

Role Overview

This is a varied and hands‑on finance position, ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance bookkeeping, reporting, analysis, and operational finance tasks.

The successful candidate will support the Finance Director in daily finance activities, month‑end reporting, and system improvements. Given our client's expansion in a highly specialised sector, this role offers strong long‑term career development and the chance to play an integral part in shaping the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, journal postings, and maintaining ledgers.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
• Handle payment runs, supplier onboarding, and approval workflows.
• Process staff expenses and manage company credit cards.
• Support the Finance Director with month‑end tasks, including accruals, prepayments, and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, KPIs, and monthly reporting packs.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Support process and control improvements as the organisation scales.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with the outsourced provider, ensuring all changes are communicated accurately.
• Liaise with outsourced accountants on VAT submissions and statutory compliance.
• Maintain accurate audit and regulatory documentation, including MedTech‑related compliance where applicable.
• Maintain and update the company's finance system (Xero).
• Produce financial reports and analysis using Excel and Power BI.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar role: Finance Analyst, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Officer.
• Strong proficiency with Xero and advanced Excel skills.
• Power BI knowledge (advantageous).
• Understanding of payroll processes (outsourced payroll experience accepted).
• Strong accuracy, organisation skills, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a small, hands‑on finance environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000-£45,000)
• Strong progression opportunities as the business expands
• Close mentorship from an experienced Finance Director
• Exposure to a niche, high‑growth MedTech market
• Training and development support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.