Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager in Amersham

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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, 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

* Due to the rural location, own transport is essential! xiskglj

* 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