Finance Controller

Employee Finder Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Finder Ltd is seeking a hands-on finance and accounts professional to join a small team in Newport. The role covers day-to-day finance administration, purchasing, stock control and business reporting with ownership of core systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, be comfortable handling accounts payable/receivable, invoicing and reconciliations, and will take ownership of Zoho CRM, Manu ERP and Xero day-to-day operations in a practical, varied role.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, purchasing or a broad finance role.
• Proficient with accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with key business systems such as Xero.
• Familiar with Zoho CRM and Manu ERP; day-to-day administration responsibility.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Process sales and purchase invoices; manage accounts payable/receivable and credit control.
• Bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring and month-end support.
• Prepare management information and financial reports.
• Manage purchasing from supplier enquiry to order placement; maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain stock records; monitor inventory levels and replenishment.
• Produce regular operational and financial reports; maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Administer Zoho CRM, Manu ERP and Xero; ensure data integrity and day-to-day system management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across finance and operations.

Skills

Excel skills

Broad finance experience

Independent worker

Tools

Xero

Zoho CRM

Manu ERP

Job description

The Role

A hands-on finance and accounts position within a small team. This role carries broad responsibility across day-to-day financial administration, purchasing, stock control and business reporting — and additionally takes ownership of the key business systems that keep the operation running.It suits someone who is comfortable taking ownership across a wide remit, works accurately under their own initiative and thrives in a varied, practical role rather than a narrow specialism.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and running credit control.
• Bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring and support for month-end processes.
• Preparing management information and financial reports.
• Managing the purchasing process from supplier enquiry through to order placement, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Maintaining accurate stock records, monitoring inventory levels and coordinating replenishment.
• Producing regular operational and financial reports and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Administering the key business systems — Zoho CRM, Manu ERP and Xero — ensuring data integrity, user support and day-to-day system management.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across finance and operations.

What We Are Looking For

Solid experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, purchasing or a similar broad-based finance role. Good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting. Strong Excel skills and a confident approach to business systems.Hands-on experience with Xero is important for this role. Familiarity with CRM platforms and ERP systems is also required — the business runs on Zoho CRM and Manu ERP, and this person will be responsible for their day-to-day administration.Highly organised, accurate and comfortable managing a wide range of responsibilities independently. A flexible, hands‑on attitude is essential in a small team environment