Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Working Pattern: Full-time – hours to be agreed
Salary: £29,000–£32,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Sector: Finance | Accounts | Administration

Looking for a varied finance role where you can take ownership and make a real difference?

We’re looking for an experienced and organised Bookkeeper to join a well-established British manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a varied role that will initially focus on the company’s Sage 50 Accounts function, with responsibilities developing over time to include payroll, banking and wider finance projects.

Following a structured handover, you’ll become the main point of responsibility for the company’s day-to-day finance activities. The role would suit someone who is confident working independently, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of their workload.

Key Responsibilities – Finance Administrator

• Manage customer and supplier accounts using Sage 50
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments
• Complete customer and supplier account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records
• Manage credit control and follow up outstanding payments
• Process and reconcile banking, PayPal, credit card and petty cash transactions
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage
• Complete relevant month-end, VAT and year-end accounting processes
• Introduce and process payroll using TimeMoto and Sage Payroll
• Assist with management information, budgeting and cash-flow monitoring
• Support the management of company insurance
• Respond to finance queries from customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and audit trails
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and make the Finance function more efficient
• Support KPI reporting and the development of more efficient, paperless processes
• Assist with contract and renewal tracking and wider finance projects
• Work closely with company directors and take ownership of the day-to-day Finance function

About You – Ideal Finance Administrator

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
• Strong experience using Sage 50 Accounts
• Good understanding of customer and supplier accounts, invoicing, payments and reconciliations
• Experience of credit control and general finance administration
• Ideally experienced in using Sage Payroll, although training will be provided
• Ideally familiar with payroll procedures and processes
• Understanding of HMRC requirements would be advantageous
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Able to manage deadlines and prioritise a varied workload
• Trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential financial information
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
• Confident challenging decisions respectfully and constructively where appropriate
• Able to work closely with company directors and contribute to the development of the Finance function

What’s in it for you?

• Part-time or full-time working pattern with hours to be agreed
• Salary of £29,000–£32,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Structured and gradual handover into the role
• Varied finance position with the opportunity to take real ownership
• Opportunity to develop the Finance function and your responsibilities
• Chance to become a key member of a well-established British manufacturing business
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas shutdown period
• 34 days’ holiday pro rata

If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role where you can use your Sage 50 experience, take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and develop your responsibilities over time, this could be a great opportunity.

Finance Administrator | Full-Time | Sage 50 | Finance

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.