My client, a growing retail business is looking for a Finance Manager/Bookkeeper. Reporting to the MD this role will give you alot of autonomy to really make the role your own. Day to day duties of the role will include: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts. Work closely with the external accountant on monthly management accounts. Develop and manage short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and annual budgets. Create and deliver new weekly and monthly financial reports. Manage Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger duties. Perform credit control activities. Complete general ledger journal postings. Raise, match, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy prior to payment Process payroll for approximately 20 staff, including related submissions (P45, P60, P11D). Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve finance-related queries. Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. Produce accounts up to trial balance. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders (HMRC, Local Council, The Pensions Regulator, etc.). Lead month-end and year-end closing processes. Recommend improvements to internal bookkeeping processes. Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs. Review landlord statements and related expenses. Conduct regular cost and expenditure reviews, identifying cost-saving opportunities. Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Candidate Requirements Experience in a similar Finance/Office