Finance Operations Lead: End-to-End Bookkeeping & Payroll

CMD Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will take ownership of finance duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting. Responsibilities include managing purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach, with familiarity in using accounting software such as Sage or Xero. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience taking ownership of finance processes within an SME.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident taking responsibility.
• Excellent attention to detail with a mindset for root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bookkeeping duties from daily postings to month-end routines.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee the purchase ledger, including invoices and payments.
• Run end-to-end payroll processing and maintain records.
• Deliver reliable month-end reporting that supports decision-making.

Skills

Bookkeeping and ledger control

Bank reconciliation

Purchase ledger & payments

Payroll

Month-end reporting

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

A financial services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will take ownership of finance duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting. Responsibilities include managing purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach, with familiarity in using accounting software such as Sage or Xero. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and career growth.