Part-Time Bookkeeper - Sage Expert for Manufacturing Growth

Trial Balance; Penzance; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting is representing a long-standing client in the Penzance area. They seek an experienced Bookkeeper on a part-time basis (circa 18 hours/week), with Monday commitment and a salary guide of circa £35,500 FTE.

The role involves managing the finance function using Sage, producing management accounts with commentary, and collaborating with external accountants for year-end and audits. AAT qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• End-to-end accounting experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ideally part/fully AAT qualified.
• Strong IT aptitude with excellent Sage and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the finance function using Sage-based accounting systems.
• Take lead responsibility for the production of management accounts with accompanying commentary.
• Work closely with external accountants in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts, financial statements and annual audit.
• VAT reporting.
• Financial analysis.
• Assisting with monthly payroll and pension processing.
• Management of accounts payable and receivable.
• Lead role in reconciliations, prepayments and accruals.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual budgets with directors.
• Identify areas for improving financial performance of specific divisions.

Skills

Sage accounting

MS Excel

Management accounts

VAT reporting

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Control account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Bespoke accounting tools

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting is representing a long-standing client in the Penzance area. They seek an experienced Bookkeeper on a part-time basis (circa 18 hours/week), with Monday commitment and a salary guide of circa £35,500 FTE.

The role involves managing the finance function using Sage, producing management accounts with commentary, and collaborating with external accountants for year-end and audits. AAT qualification preferred.