Office and Finance Manager – Full Time – Nottingham

Catering; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Office & Finance Manager to join a well-established Nottingham business on an 11-month maternity cover contract. You will own day-to-day bookkeeping, manage payroll support, HR tasks and office operations with autonomy.

This varied role requires Sage 50 experience, strong Excel skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Flexible 4- or 5-day working patterns available; salary up to £45,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft 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

Salary: £35000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Contract

Location: Nottingham