A growing business is looking to appoint a Finance Operations Analyst / Bookkeeper on a fractional basis (c. 2 days per week).This is a hands-on role supporting a Fractional CFO and leadership team, with responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, month-end support, and process improvement as the business scales.Client DetailsAn innovation-led company focused on developing advanced ingredient solutions for use across multiple industries.Their work centres on improving product performance and sustainability through cutting-edge scientific approaches.DescriptionSupport the day-to-day running of finance operations, including bookkeeping, invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial recordsManage sales invoicing, receivables, and support credit control activitiesAssist with month-end close, including preparation of draft PandL, balance sheet, and reporting packsCoordinate payroll and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliancePrepare supplier payments and support cash flow visibility across the businessDrive process improvements and efficiencies across finance systems, controls, and workflowsProfileStrong bookkeeping / finance operations experienceHands-on experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll, and VATExperience supporting month-end processesComfortable working independently in a growing businessProactive, organised, and detail-focusedExperience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero) Job OfferCompetitive day rate, 175 to 215 GB