Finance Officer - SCOPE PERSONNEL LIMITED : Job Details

About the Role

An established company is seeking a reliable and experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Officer to take charge of day-to-day financial operations.

The Role

This is a standalone finance position with full responsibility for the company’s bookkeeping and payroll functions. The role is fully office-based

Key Responsibilities

• Full management of sales and purchase ledgers
• Matching and batching supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Supplier statement reconciliations and preparation of payment runs
• Bank postings and reconciliations
• Xero processing and NEST pension submissions
• CIS deductions and monthly submissions to HMRC
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Posting journals (including wages and ad hoc adjustments)
• Monthly and ad hoc reporting to management
• Liaising with external accountants
• Preparing accounts up to Trial Balance for year-end
• Admin duties: answering phones, managing emails, maintaining staff records

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or finance role

Proficiency in Xero Accounts

Working knowledge of CIS and NEST pensions

Highly organised, accurate, and able to work independently for long periods without supervision

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage your own workload

Preferred (but not essential):

• Experience in the construction or property sector
• AAT, ICB, or equivalent accounting qualification

What’s Offered

• Competitive Salary
• Office-based role with autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunities to contribute to improving business processes and systems
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Liverpool

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8am–4pm, Monday–Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent