Bookkeeper / Payroll Manager

An established and multifaceted professional services provider based near Amersham is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of a growing group of companies. Offering a competitive salary between £26,000 and £35,000 depending on experience, this role provides the opportunity to join a close-knit, long-standing team in a hands-on, office-based position.

Set in a rural location between Amersham and Beaconsfield, the business operates across multiple sectors with five active companies.

As such, the successful candidate will need a methodical approach to managing varied financial processes and the confidence to supervise a small accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts across multiple entities
• Oversight of payroll operations, including submission and compliance
• Supervising and supporting a team of four (credit control, purchase ledger, data entry)
• Managing deadlines and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• Ensuring consistency of financial procedures across all business entities

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience producing accounts to management accounts level
• Background in payroll/bookkeeping administration with a strong working knowledge of processes
• Prior team supervision experience, ideally within a small or medium-sized business
• Ability to work independently, reliably and under pressure at times
• Strong attention to detail and an organised, proactive approach
• Comfortable using accounting and payroll systems (training will be provided if required)
• A relevant payroll qualification (such as NVQ4) is desirable but not essential
• Confidence with digital tools and openness to evolving software systems

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, office-based role: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• own transport is essential
• Holiday allowance is 5.6 weeks per year (including bank holidays), with 4-6 days held for Christmas closure
• Remote working is not available for this position

This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional who thrives in a varied and hands-on role, and who is looking to join a stable, well-established business with a long-serving team. While qualifications are welcomed, the client values practical experience, capability, and a solutions-focused mindset above all.