Senior Bookkeeper

About the role

JEM Exclusive Catering Events is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its Head Office and Production Facility. This hands-on finance position reports directly to the Managing Director and supports the financial operations of three group companies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Prepare P&L reports and conduct financial analysis.
• Monitor costs and expenditure, and identify variances, trends and financial risks.
• Manage debtors and creditors and complete bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Process monthly payroll and manage financial controls and administration.
• Oversee the Finance & Admin Clerk.
• Work with management, operations and procurement, and liaise with the external accounting team.
• Support audits, reviews and statutory requirements.
• Improve financial processes and controls.

Requirements

• Relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification.
• 5–7 years' senior bookkeeping or finance experience.
• Strong P&L and management reporting experience.
• Payroll experience is essential.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Experience with debtors, creditors and reconciliations, and supervising finance or admin staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commercial, proactive approach.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Hospitality, catering, FMCG or high-volume environment experience is advantageous.
• Contactable references.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, and two Saturdays per month, 08:00–14:00. The source states this is a 100% on-site position with no remote or hybrid option.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

• Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00; two Saturdays per month, 08:00–14:00.
• Payroll experience is essential.
• The role supports the financial operations of three group companies.
• The source states the position is 100% on-site, with no remote or hybrid option.