Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Full‑time
Permanent
Pershore
£35,000 - £40,000p/a
 
Role Purpose
This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely bookkeeping and supporting the smooth running of the finance function. Alongside core transactional duties, the postholder will oversee and support junior finance team members, promoting quality, efficiency, and best practice.
 
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

Maintain accurate financial records, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger entries
Overseeing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card transactions
Overseeing and issue customer invoices; monitor aged debt and support credit control activities
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts on a routine basis
Monthly payroll
Assist with VAT returns, payroll journals, accruals/prepayments, and month‑end close tasks
Responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts
Assisting with the preparation of cashflow forecasts for the company
Support year‑end activities  
Team Leadership & Management

Supervise, support, and coach team
Allocate workload to ensure deadlines are met
Conduct regular check‑ins and contribute to performance reviews and development plans
Act as the first point of contact for escalations within the transactional finance team  
Internal Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong working relationships with operational teams regarding invoices, budgets, and queries
Provide clear, timely communication on financial matters to non‑finance colleagues
Support managers with reporting needs, budget queries, and cashflow information  
Skills & Experience Required
Essential

Proven experience as a Bookkeeper
Strong understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and financial controls
Experience using SAGE
Confident reconciling accounts and producing accurate financial records
Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly  
Desirable

Experience within a similar job role
Knowledge of payroll processing  
Personal Attributes

Reliable, proactive, and solutions‑focused
Approachable team player with a supportive leadership style
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Continuous improvement mindset with confidence to suggest new ideas  
 
This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £35,000 - £40,000p/a dependant on experience.     
 
For more information on this position please contact Harriet Ali at Four Squared Recruitment. 
 
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities