Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Finance Manager/ Bookkeeper (Standalone Role)
Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper / standalone finance manager? This role will see you being at the helm of the accounts of an established SME.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, and providing valuable financial insight to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of the company's finance function
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Performing bank reconciliations and cash flow management
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Processing payroll and maintaining payroll records
- Managing month-end and year-end procedures
- Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and HMRC
- Monitoring budgets and providing financial analysis
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
- Supporting business planning and forecasting activities
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a standalone finance or finance management role
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
- Experience producing management accounts
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with a proactive approach
- AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent qualification would be advantageous
What We Offer:
- A key position within a growing organisation
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on the business
- Long-term career stability and development opportunities
- Varied and rewarding workload
Please attach your CV and Alex will give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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