Interim Bookkeeper (1 month initial contract, potential to extend)
Start date: 11 May 2026 | On-site | 4-5 days per week

We are looking for an experienced Interim Bookkeeper to join a small, collaborative team, reporting to the General Manager. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly take ownership of day-to-day finance processes and ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices, including accruals
• Bank reconciliations using Xero
• Monthly payroll processing
• Preparation of monthly management information (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
• Reporting performance against budgets
• Supporting the General Manager with financial insight and ad hoc analysis
• Managing PAYE and VAT submissions
• Liaising with banks, payment providers, and external accountants
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Managing aged debtors and supplier communications
• Supporting financial compliance across business activities

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Experience with month-end processes and management information
• Comfortable working across multiple revenue streams or in an SME environment
• Experience with Xero (or similar accounting software)
• Good Excel skill

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to manage workload and deadlines
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Practical and commercially aware
• Team player with a flexible, hands-on approach

Working Pattern & Pay

• On-site role
• 4-5 days per week (depending on workload)
• Initial contract: ~1 month, with potential to extend
• Available to start W/C 11th May
• £18 - £21 per hour + Holiday Pay

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