Finance Lead - End-to-End Bookkeeping, Payroll & Reporting

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations in a growing SME. This role encompasses bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to take ownership of finance processes in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience taking ownership of finance processes within an SME or similar environment.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident taking responsibility.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the mindset to investigate and fix root causes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping duties from daily postings through to month-end routines.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee the purchase ledger: invoices, credit notes, supplier statements, and queries.
• Run end-to-end payroll processing (weekly/monthly as required).
• Deliver reliable month-end reporting that supports decision-making.
• Act as the main point of contact for year-end requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping and ledger control

Bank reconciliation

Purchase ledger & payments

Payroll

Month-end reporting

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations in a growing SME. This role encompasses bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to take ownership of finance processes in a structured environment.