Finance Officer

Scope Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Liverpool is seeking a reliable and experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations. This standalone role requires at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in Xero. Key responsibilities include full management of ledgers and preparing accounts up to Trial Balance. Competitive salary and 28 days holiday offered, in an office-based setting with opportunities for autonomy and process improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping or finance role.
• Proficiency in Xero Accounts.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Prepare accounts up to Trial Balance for year-end.
• Liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Xero Accounts

Bookkeeping

CIS and NEST pensions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT, ICB, or equivalent accounting qualification

Job description

About the Role

An established company is seeking a reliable and experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Officer to take charge of day-to-day financial operations.

The Role

This is a standalone finance position with full responsibility for the company's bookkeeping and payroll functions. The role is fully office-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management of sales and purchase ledgers
• Matching and batching supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Supplier statement reconciliations and preparation of payment runs
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Xero processing and NEST pension submissions
• CIS deductions and monthly submissions to HMRC
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Posting journals (including wages and ad hoc adjustments)
• Monthly and ad hoc reporting to management
• Liaising with external accountants
• Preparing accounts up to Trial Balance for year-end
• Admin duties: answering phones, managing emails, maintaining staff records

What We're Looking For

• ✅ Minimum 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
• ✅ Proficiency in Xero Accounts
• ✅ Working knowledge of CIS and NEST pensions
• ✅ Highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently for long periods without supervision
• ✅ Strong communication skills and the ability to manage your own workload

Preferred (but not essential)

• Experience in the construction or property sector
• AAT, ICB, or equivalent accounting qualification

What's Offered

• Competitive Salary
• Office-based role with autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunities to contribute to improving business processes and systems
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme