Senior Bookkeeper/Financial Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage the accounting and financial recordkeeping for multiple small businesses. This role involves not only handling daily bookkeeping tasks but also producing financial reports and supporting strategic decision-making. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, with a strong understanding of GAAP principles and proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in full-charge bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP principles.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online or Desktop and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple businesses.
• Generate monthly financial reports, including P&L statements.
• Monitor daily cash positions and recommend cash movements.

Skills

Accrual accounting

GAAP principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Gusto

Bill.com

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for the complete and accurate accounting and financial recordkeeping of our multiple small businesses. This role involves managing daily bookkeeping tasks while also producing meaningful financial reports, maintaining compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in lieu of a controller or finance manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Core Bookkeeping:

• Maintain accurate general ledgers for each company (multi-entity accounting)
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
• Maintain chart of accounts and classify transactions correctly
• Process payroll or review payroll runs (liaise with third-party provider)
• Track and pay sales tax, use tax, and any local taxes

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Provide detailed budget-vs-actual reports by department or business unit
• Create job costing and profitability reports (especially for project-based divisions)
• Prepare financial summaries for leadership, including variance analysis
• Track KPIs and create simple dashboards (e.g., cash on hand, gross margin, A/R aging)

Cash Management:

• Monitor daily cash positions
• Recommend cash movement across accounts when needed
• Forecast short-term cash needs and flag potential shortfalls

Compliance & Tax Prep Support:

• Prepare and organize documents for CPA (quarterly reviews, annual tax filing)
• Maintain up-to-date records and systems for audits or grant reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Systems & Process Management:

• Maintain and improve financial processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Recommend improvements in bookkeeping workflows or tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, Gusto, etc.)
• Liaise with CPA, payroll provider, banks, and vendors

Support for Strategic Planning:

• Provide owner with financial data to support decision-making (e.g., pricing models, expense trend analysis, ROI calculations)
• Assist in preparing financial information for strategic planning, investor updates, or potential financing applications

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in full-charge bookkeeping, preferably in multi-entity or service-based businesses
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP principles
• Proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks Online or Desktop), Excel, and digital tools (Gusto, Bill.com, etc.)
• Experience with construction or service industry job costing
• Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive

Ideal Traits:

• Can think beyond the ledger and see the financial story
• Strong communicator with ability to present findings to non-financial leadership
• Comfortable working autonomously, able to prioritize and manage time well
• Trustworthy, with sound judgment and discretion

Growth Path (Optional):
With support and mentorship, this role could evolve into a Controller-level position over 12–24 months.

Company DescriptionThe Lux Companies are a group of locally owned businesses based in Southern Vermont, including:

- Luxbrush Painting Co. (Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry)
- Black Magic Chimney Sweeps (Chimney, Hearth & Venting Services)
- Big Butterfly Lux Promotions (Custom Apparel & Branded Merchandise)Company DescriptionThe Lux Companies are a group of locally owned businesses based in Southern Vermont, including:

- Luxbrush Painting Co. (Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry)
- Black Magic Chimney Sweeps (Chimney, Hearth & Venting Services)
- Big Butterfly Lux Promotions (Custom Apparel & Branded Merchandise)