Job Description
Our client is a successful and rapidly growing business operating within the renewable energy sector. Due to continued expansion and increasing transaction volumes, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function.
This is a stand-alone accounts role offering genuine responsibility and autonomy, ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys managing the full finance process and thrives within a fast-paced SME environment.
Please note, this is a fully office-based role, working from the company's offices in Caterham. There is no hybrid working available
The Role
Reporting directly to senior management and working closely with an external accountancy practice, you will take full ownership of the company's bookkeeping and financial processing activities. The role requires a highly organised and detail-focused individual who can confidently manage high-volume transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure reconciliations are completed to a consistently high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
The Person
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating within one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors. With the role available due to continued business growth, you will play a key part in supporting the company's ongoing success while taking ownership of a vital finance function.
This is a stand-alone accounts role offering genuine responsibility and autonomy, ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys managing the full finance process and thrives within a fast-paced SME environment.
Please note, this is a fully office-based role, working from the company's offices in Caterham. There is no hybrid working available
The Role
Reporting directly to senior management and working closely with an external accountancy practice, you will take full ownership of the company's bookkeeping and financial processing activities. The role requires a highly organised and detail-focused individual who can confidently manage high-volume transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure reconciliations are completed to a consistently high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing and reconciling high volumes of transactions across multiple payment platforms
- Managing and reconciling online payment gateways including PayPal, Klarna, Stripe and similar platforms
- Completing historic reconciliations and resolving legacy discrepancies
- Chasing outstanding payments and accurately allocating incoming funds
- Preparing accounts to trial balance for external accountants
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes in conjunction with the external accountancy practice
- Producing regular financial reports, sales summaries and management information
- Maintaining accurate financial records across all revenue streams
- Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function and ensuring financial data integrity
The Person
- Previous bookkeeping experience within a similar role is essential
- Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential
- Experience working within a stand-alone accounts position
- Proven ability to manage high-volume transaction processing and reconciliations
- Experience with online payment platforms such as PayPal, Klarna, Stripe or similar would be highly advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial processes
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- 30,000 - 35,000pa DOE
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday with flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating within one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors. With the role available due to continued business growth, you will play a key part in supporting the company's ongoing success while taking ownership of a vital finance function.
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