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 include:

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 jennie@hewett-recruitment.co.uk