UK Wide

Finance Operations Professional

Location: Remote, with occasional visits to Bournemouth HQ (approx. 6 per year)

Full Time Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Fixed term (12 months) position providing Maternity cover, flexible working options available.

Our Vision

We’re on a mission to help communities thrive

Our vision is to help communities thrive, providing our customers with innovative tools to drive future progress. Our people enable us to do that.

About Us

KaarbonTech is a predominantly remote-working data and software company specialising in managing highway assets for local authorities across the UK. Our innovative smart technology, combined with efficient and collaborative working practices, enables us to significantly enhance our customers’ operational performance.

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Operations professional to join our dynamic finance team. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong sales ledger experience, solid bookkeeping knowledge, and a proactive approach to supporting the wider finance function.

 

The Role

 

Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, with a particular focus on sales ledger management and assisting with the production of monthly management accounts.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

Sales Ledger Management:

  • Process and issue sales invoices accurately and promptly.

  • Manage customer accounts, allocate receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances.

  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

  • Support reporting on aged debt and income trends.

  • Bookkeeping & Reconciliation:

  • Maintain accurate double-entry bookkeeping records in Xero.

  • Complete bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as required.

 

Assist with Month-End & Management Reporting:

  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis.

  • Support the preparation of profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

  • Ensure data integrity and assist in producing reports and insights for internal stakeholders.

 

Systems & Process Support:

  • Help identify and implement process improvements in the finance function.

  • Ensure financial data is up to date and accurately maintained within Xero.

 

Ad Hoc Support:

  • Assist with audit preparation and general finance administration as needed.

  • Support payroll processing (experience an advantage but not essential).

 

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and a keen eye for accuracy. You’ll be confident working with numbers and comfortable using digital finance tools to support a busy, modern finance function.

 

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

  • AAT Level 3 or above, or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience.

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar management finance role, ideally within an SME or tech environment.

  • Xero expertise — particularly in sales ledger and reporting functions.

  • Strong Excel skills, including:

  • Building and using pivot tables,

  • Writing advanced formulas (e.g. LOOKUPS, SUMIFS, IF statements),

  • Creating dynamic reports for analysis and reconciliation.

  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

  • Confident communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in Finance Operations and assisting with management accounts or month-end processes.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £28,000-£32,000 (depending on experience)

  • Unlimited SMART Leave – promoting work-life balance and flexibility.

  • SMART Working Options – flexible hours and remote work

  • A supportive, friendly team environment with opportunities for progression

If you’re an ambitious finance professional with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and a passion for accuracy, we’d love to hear from you.

Excited about this opportunity? Please complete the application form, and short-video, to apply!

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