Senior Bookkeeper

We are working with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to join their expanding business. This is a varied and hands-on position offering the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations whilst supporting wider commercial growth, forecasting and reporting activities. The role would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational finance responsibilities with commercially focused support and process improvement.

Based near Bath with flexibility around working arrangements, this full-time opportunity offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience, alongside benefits including hybrid working, pension scheme, well-being support, ongoing training, increasing annual leave entitlement and regular social events.

In this role, you ll play a key part in supporting a growing SME through an exciting period of expansion and business transformation. You ll work closely with leadership teams, helping improve financial visibility, forecasting and reporting whilst ensuring robust day-to-day financial operations and controls remain in place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities including reconciliations, payments, bank postings and maintaining accurate financial records
• Oversee supplier payments, invoice approvals, credit control and supplier account management
• Produce weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, supporting forward planning and highlighting potential risks
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting information
• Support payroll preparation, VAT returns and year-end accounting processes
• Assist with finance process improvements, reporting enhancements and system optimisation initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Manager or similar SME finance role
• Strong Sage 50 experience and confidence using finance systems
• Experience producing management accounts and detailed cashflow forecasting
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to provide practical financial insight beyond transactional finance
• Proactive and hands-on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

How to Apply: If this role sounds like your next career move, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Niche Recruitment if you d like to find out more.