Overview
We have been driving manufacturing innovation for over 27 years. Over the last 12 months, we upgraded our operations by transitioning to NetSuite, and we are now looking for a highly experienced, capable finance professional to step into this crucial role. Replacing a leaver within our close-knit, four-person finance team, you will become the steady anchor of our day-to-day numbers.
We want a seasoned specialist who loves the art of the perfect reconciliation, wants to take total ownership of our daily processing, and will help us optimize how we bed-in our new software. To ensure team resilience, you will also be fully supported to run our payroll, expanding your impact without losing focus on your core expertise.
What You’ll Do (Accountabilities)
- Ledger Ownership: Execute fast and flawless transactional data processing to keep our primary ledgers completely accurate and up to date within 72 hours.
- Bank & System Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, company card statements, and digital transactions within NetSuite to ensure our system perfectly matches reality at all times.
- NetSuite Optimization: Use your experience to refine our newly implemented NetSuite workflows, finding smarter, more efficient ways to handle daily processing and ledger routines.
- Operational Resilience: Master our payroll function to provide seamless cross-coverage, ensuring our small team eliminates any single point of failure.
- Data Hygiene Audits: Audit the ledgers regularly to catch system errors early, spot skipped invoices, and resolve internal or supplier questions quickly.
- Inbox Gatekeeping: Manage the central finance inbox, protecting the wider team from constant interruptions and ensuring supplier queries are answered rapidly and professionally.
What You’ll Bring (Requirements)Must-Haves (Essential)
- Proven Bookkeeping Expertise: Solid, hands-on experience managing core ledgers, processing high-volume transactional data, and performing complex bank reconciliations independently.
- An "Above-the-Line" Mindset: A natural alignment with core accountability—operating with total ownership and responsibility rather than blame, excuses, or denial.
- Airtight Attention to Detail: An obsession with system data hygiene and a proven track record of catching and resolving processing errors early.
- Communication & Organization: Excellent organizational skills to act as an effective departmental gatekeeper and manage supplier relationships professionally.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Direct, hands-on experience using NetSuite (or an equivalent major ERP system).
- Prior experience working within the manufacturing sector.
- An AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4) or being proudly Qualified by Experience (QBE).
Note: This role is specifically tailored for a career bookkeeper who values stability, mastery, and autonomy. If you are looking for a rapid pathway into corporate management accounting, this won't be the right fit for you.Benefits & PerksFinancial & Long-Term Stability
- Salary Range: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (reflecting your experience and capability, with clear pathways to scale your salary as you master the role and expand your impact).
- SuperFOIL Annual Bonus Programme: An exceptional dual-track bonus structure (up to 15% max potential) split equally between your individual performance (KPIs/growth projects) and overall company performance.
- Recognized Impact: Annual capability and salary reviews every April to reward your ongoing commitment and operational excellence.
- Dedicated Training Budget: £1,000 per year personal training budget to support your professional and technical advancement.
- Ongoing Development: Continuous feedback loops through dedicated monthly 1-to-1s to ensure you feel supported and valued.
Leave & Well-being
- Generous Holiday Package: 22 days base holiday + Bank Holidays, plus an extra 3 days automatically allocated over the Christmas period (25 days total + stats).
- Loyalty Holiday Scheme: Earn 1 additional day of holiday for every 2 years of service (climbing to a total of 5 additional days).
- Paid Sick Leave: 5 days of paid sick leave per year, increasing by 1 additional day per year of service (capped at 15 days total).
- Compassionate Leave: 5 days of paid compassionate leave when you need it most.
- Pay: £30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per year
- Benefits: Additional leave, Bereavement leave, Casual dress, Company pension, Employee discount, Free parking, On-site parking, Sick pay.
- Ability to commute/relocate: Lincoln LN6 3DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Experience: Bookkeeping/Accounting: 3+ years (Preferred)
- Licence/Certification: AAT or QBE (Preferred) Note: We do not require ACCA/CIMA for this position.
- Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: In person
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln LN6 3DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- manufacturing bookkeeping or accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
