Management Accountant / Bookkeeper

We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a well-established UK business specialising in the supply, manufacture, and delivery of bespoke stone and high-quality materials for commercial and residential projects.

Operating from an office and production environment, the business manages multiple live orders and projects at any one time and requires a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day financial function.

The Management Accountant / Bookkeeper’s Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full finance function, ensuring Sage Line 50 is fully up to date and producing accurate financial information to support the directors and wider business. This is a stand-alone, hands-on position requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Sales Ledger

Manage purchase order processing (POPs)

Call in and chase supplier invoices as required

Accurately enter supplier invoices

Manage petty cash transactions

Manage sales order processing (SOPs) and ensure all sales are correctly invoiced

Payments & Payroll

Prepare and process supplier payments

Process payroll and salaries

Post wage roll journals

Manage and administer the company pension scheme

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare cashflow forecasts

Produce Profit & Loss reports

Analyse expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities

Assist with maximising company resources

Compliance & Submissions

Prepare CIS figures for monthly submission

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns

Carry out bank reconciliations

Approve and assess credit applications

Perform company checks as required

Costing & Stock

Manage stock control

Prepare product, factory, and project costings

Assist with ongoing project cost monitoring

Systems & Administration

Assist with software installations and system maintenance

Carry out daily system backups

The Management Accountant / Bookkeeper

Minimum

5

years’ experience in a similar role

Excellent knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounts (essential)

Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP advantageous)

Highly accurate with strong attention to detail

Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working autonomously in a stand-alone role

Office-based, five days per week

In Return

Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Stable, long-term opportunity within an established business

Full-time, office-based role

If you are a Management Accountant or Bookkeeper considering your next career move, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Ref:

MA / Bookkeeper

Keywords:

Management Accountant / Bookkeeper / Sage Line 50 / Finance Manager / Accounts Manager / Accounts Assistant