Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

About the position

Description / Synopsis

A well-established private business in the manufacturing sector is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to manage day-to-day financial activities and support internal operations. Managing a small team, you will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, supporting a small internal team, and ensuring smooth customer interactions.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a senior capacity
• Experience in managing/supervising staff is essential
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in SAGE Evolution and Syspro
• Advanced Excel or equivalent spreadsheet skills
• Experience working in a small to mid-sized organisation
• Manufacturing environment experience ideal
• Strong accuracy, neatness, and administrative discipline

 

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily financial records and general ledger entries
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Perform daily bank, credit card, and customer account reconciliations
• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports for auditors
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow tracking
• Support stock control and stock forecasting
• Assist with payroll inputs and benefits administration
• Manage price loading, discount controls, and inter-company stock transfers/invoicing
• Submit VAT requirements according to internal deadlines
• Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems
• Improve administrative and financial processes
• Handle customer queries, billing issues, returns, and refunds professionally

 

Soft Skills / Additional Info

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities independently
• Professional, clear communication skills
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Confident managing a small team with firmness and fairness

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeping
• Financial Reporting
• Stock Control
• SYSPRO
• Team Leadership

About The Employer:

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