Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Officer (Mat Leave)
23 hours ago
London
Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Officer (Mat Leave) • Part-Time, • Castle Climbing Centre, • Last day to apply: 18/12/2025 THE ROLE ✨ We’re looking for a Senior Bookeeper/Finance Officer to join our team and play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of our company. The post-holder will be responsible for updating and maintaining financial records across our systems and supporting the management team with complete and accurate accounts information. You’ll have direct responsibility for updating and adjusting company accounts, invoicing customers, processing supplier invoices, completing bank reconciliations, assisting with the audit process, and more. Working closely with our CFO, you’ll be the engine behind ensuring our records are accurate, payments are run on time, and financial information is always up to date. The salary for this role is £30-35k FTE, depending on experience. This is a part-time role at 0.8FTE or 30hrs a week, based in the office with flexibility for some remote working. This is a FTC role to cover Mat Leave. Inclusivity Statement 🩷 The Castle values inclusivity and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and will do all that we can to support a healthy one. As a growing business, we're here to encourage you to develop and pursue your professional and personal aspirations. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Please let us know if you need accommodations during the application process. CORE DUTIES 💫 Bookkeeping • Update our Xero (x2 companies) records on a daily/weekly/monthly basis including identifying and processing month end journal adjustments., • Process purchase invoices on a daily basis via Dext into Xero (x2), • Reconcile the bank accounts and ledgers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as required., • Invoice customers as needed and supporting other team members who raise invoices., • Organise supplier invoices to be paid on time with weekly payment runs ., • Processing staff expenses, • Supporting monthly payroll process, • Upload required bank payments for authorisation on regular basis., • Preparing & submitting VAT returns. Management Accounting • Update and distribute the daily takings and visits spreadsheet on a weekly basis., • Run monthly debtor and creditor reports and follow up outstanding invoices as needed;, • Prepare and distribute the monthly departmental budgetary performance data., • Assist CFO with management accounts, annual accounts and annual audit., • Assist CFO with the preparation of the annual budget Business Improvement • Look for opportunities to improve processes within your function that will help you or the wider team., • Implement/deliver on improvements identified by the CFO/SLT., • Maintain continuous professional development through informal & formal training. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 🔍 • Experienced Bookkeeper or Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant;, • Excellent attention to detail;, • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in commerce and industry;, • Experience of management accounting;, • Experience working with Xero is beneficial;, • Strong Excel skills are important;, • Good interpersonal and customer service skills;, • Good ability to work independently;, • Demonstrable communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial data in accessible terms. WHY JOIN US 🙌 • Collaborative, values-driven culture, • Real ownership and visible impact, • Healthcare cash plan, • Enhanced Sick Leave (after 6 months employment), • 28 days paid annual leave (inc bank hols - can be taken at any time), • Cycle to work scheme, • EAP with access to counselling & coaching, • Free Climbing in the centre and other centres part of the London reciprocal climbing scheme., • Annual staff climbing trips and staff socials HOW TO APPLY ✍️ Please upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should outline why you are interested in this role, and how you believe your skills and experience make you a good fit. Deadline: 15th December, Midnight 1st interviews w/c: 5th Jan