Finance Manager / Bookkeeper

Location: Skelmersdale

Duration: Temporary until March 2026 (Possibility of being extended)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm

Salary: £40,000

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager / Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the full finance function within our client’s business. This role requires hands-on management of day-to-day accounting processes, month-end and year-end reporting, payroll coordination, and liaison with external auditors, HR, and their parent company. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment.

Key Duties:

• Complete credit checks, set up new customers on Sage, and review credit terms with the Sales Team
• Process and email customer invoices, statements, and credit notes
• Check and approve supplier invoices and purchase orders with Operations
• Process and reconcile supplier payments and maintain audit trails
• Post transactions to Sage and complete customer/supplier allocations
• Prepare monthly payroll data for submission to the external payroll team
• Assist with onboarding, new starter documentation and HR queries
• Submit VAT and HMRC returns, including P11D and payroll submissions
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and liaise with banking partners

Key Skills Required:

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience using Sage and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to EllieC@kpir.co.uk. You can also call Ellie on 01270589943.

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