Financial Controller/ Bookkeeper

Hewett Recruitment; Leominster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work from home

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Company pension contribution

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper / Financial Controller in Leominster. This position involves maintaining financial records, preparing monthly management accounts, and reporting to the board. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified, highly organized, and possess a pragmatic approach. The role offers flexible working arrangements with the opportunity to work from home part-time, alongside 25 days of holiday (pro-rata) and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and financial control.
• Proven ability to manage payroll and VAT.
• Able to prepare management accounts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and management accounts.
• Oversee invoicing, expenses, and payroll.
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with accountants.
• Monitor cash flow and credit control.

Skills

Highly organised

Deadline driven

Commercially aware

Pragmatic approach

Trustworthy

Able to present information clearly

Experience in producing management accounts

Education

AAT qualified or above

Job description

Part Time Bookkeeper / Financial Controller

Salary: Competitive pro-rata salary (dependent on experience and agreed hours)

Hours: Average 3 days per week (hybrid working)

Role Overview

The Bookkeeper / Financial Controller will maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely monthly management accounts and board‑level financial information for a small manufacturing organisation. This position requires regular visits to the manufacturing site in Leominster to ensure accurate financial control.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate accounting records within the company's accounting system.
• Process and oversee invoicing, purchase invoices, and expenses.
• Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset and rental asset registers.
• Liaise with accountants regarding year‑end accounts preparation.
• Manage monthly payroll and P11Ds.

Monthly Management Accounts

• Provide cash flow summaries and gross margin analysis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
• Conduct overhead and cost control analysis.

Board Reporting & Support

• Prepare financial information for board meetings, including concise management accounts packs.
• Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.

Manufacturing, Stock & Rental Accounting

• Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile stock values.
• Support product and job costing analysis.

Cash Flow & Credit Control

• Monitor cash position regularly and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast.
• Manage customer credit control and supplier payments.

VAT, Payroll & External Liaison

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure correct VAT treatment.
• Act as the contact for external accountants.

Systems & Practical Improvements

• Maintain well‑documented financial processes and improve reporting efficiency.

You’ll Thrive as a Bookkeeper / Financial Controller If You Are:

• Highly organised and deadline driven.
• Ideally AAT qualified or above.
• Commercially aware and pragmatic in approach.
• Comfortable working independently in a small business environment.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to present financial information clearly.
• Experienced in producing monthly management accounts in an SME.

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing team committed to making a difference.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from home part of the week.
• Opportunity to play a key strategic role in a high‑growth business.
• Access to 25 days of holiday (pro‑rata) + bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution and a competitive salary.

If you are interested in finding out more or would like to apply, then please contact [e-mail]