About the Role

We’re a growing small automotive ecommerce business looking for a reliable and experienced Finance Manager / Bookkeeper to manage all day-to-day finance operations in-house. This is a hands-on role where you’ll oversee bookkeeping, accounts (AP & AR), and financial reporting, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately. You’ll work closely with the owner/director and play a key part in keeping the business financially organised and efficient.

• Manage all bookkeeping and accounting entries in Xero or QuickBooks.
• Handle invoices, payments, receipts, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns and work with external accountants to submit to HMRC
• Track cash flow, budgets, and expenses to support decision-making
• Produce monthly financial summaries for management review
• Liaise with external accountants
• Maintain organised financial records and improve systems where needed
• Handle ad-hoc financial admin tasks typical of a small business

• Solid experience in bookkeeping, accounts, or small business finance
• Understanding of cross border sales
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Good understanding of UK VAT, and HMRC compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of finance tasks
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience

• Friendly, supportive small-business environment
• Stable, long-term role with real responsibility
• Flexible working hours