Bookkeeper / Accountant

Bookkeeper / Accountant - Permanent - based in Daventry, NN11

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the overall financial performance of the organisation.

This opportunity is with a well-established UK-based diversified business group operating across fuel distribution, forecourt retail, automotive, hospitality, and property sectors. Through a combination of strong operational management, disciplined financial control, and strategic investment, the group has built a portfolio of successful businesses, including multi-site forecourts, convenience retail stores, fuel supply operations, automotive sales and workshops, and premium hospitality venues.

The role will support multiple entities across the group, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial information, maintaining robust financial controls, and contributing to effective financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied and rewarding role within a growing and ambitious organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledgers of multiple companies.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany balances.
• Manage bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions including invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Assist with payroll preparation and administration.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial documentation.
• Monitor cash flow and update forecasts as required.
• Produce accurate financial information within agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with management and meet reporting deadlines set by the Board.

Person Specification:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, reliable, and accountable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Experience:

• Proven bookkeeping and/or accounting experience.
• Operational experience in using Xero.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial processes.
• Excellent time management and ability to work to strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a multi-company environment.
• Payroll experience.

Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday

Work Location:

• In person (Daventry, NN11)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package depending on experience
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and organisational growth.
• Employee benefits in line with company policy

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer - Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.