Office and Finance Manager

SF Partners; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking nearby

Pension after 3 months

Job summary

SF Partners in Nottingham (NG2) is seeking an experienced Office & Finance Manager for a maternity cover, 11-month fixed term contract. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with a salary up to £45,000 (DOE).

You will be the sole bookkeeper, manage bank reconciliations, processing of invoices, and oversee payroll, HR and general office management. Ideal candidates will have recent Sage 50 Accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organised with good communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole bookkeeper for the business.
• Handle bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices.
• Manage payroll processes and employee expenses.
• Perform credit control and debt chasing.
• Produce reports on sales, cash flow and project profitability.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation.
• Support HR administration and recruitment as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Payroll support

HR coordination

Credit control

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Job description

Office & Finance Manager - Maternity Cover

Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)

Office based, Nottingham - NG2

11-Month Fixed Term Contract

Full or part time available (5 or 4 days)

Competitive Salary, dependent on experience

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata

Pension after 3 months

Free parking available on nearby roads

Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Office & Finance Manager to join a well-established business based in Nottingham on an approximately 11-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You will take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance function whilst also providing wider support across payroll, HR, projects and general office management. Open to candidates who are immediately available and on notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the sole bookkeeper for the business
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Managing payment runs and employee expenses
• Credit control and debt chasing
• Producing reports covering sales, cash flow and project profitability
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation
• Supporting weekly payroll processes and employee queries
• Assisting with project costing and checking supplier costs
• Preparing and chasing quotations
• Supporting with customer queries
• Managing starters, HR paperwork, holidays and absence records
• Assisting with recruitment and general HR administration
• Supporting Health & Safety administration and training
• General office management and administrative support to the Director

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with previous bookkeeping/finance experience who is comfortable taking ownership of a varied workload.

Essential experience includes:

• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Recent experience using Sage 50 Accounts
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to confidently manage multiple priorities