Goose + Berry, an award-winning event catering company, is looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts Manager to join the team at our Maidenhead office. This role involves managing the day-to-day finance function of a busy and growing business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial operations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Payroll: Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time
• Bookkeeping: Handling supplier and customer invoices, payments, and maintaining the general ledger
• Financial Reporting: Assisting with monthly accounts and performance reports
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Maintaining sales and performance data to support budgeting and forecasting
• Audit & Compliance: Supporting year-end processes and working with external auditors
• Tax: Overseeing VAT, PAYE settlement agreements, and statutory submissions
• Process Improvement: Identifying and streamlining inefficient systems
• Supplier Management: Responding to queries and maintaining good working relationships
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing regular and accurate reconciliations

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is AAT qualified, part-qualified, or has relevant experience
• Has previous experience in an accounts or finance role
• Is confident working independently and managing core finance responsibilities
• Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Can work calmly under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Is familiar with Xero (or similar accounting software – Xero is preferred)
• Maintains a high level of integrity and professionalism

• Payroll: Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time
• Bookkeeping: Handling supplier and customer invoices, payments, and maintaining the general ledger
• Financial Reporting: Assisting with monthly accounts and performance reports
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Maintaining sales and performance data to support budgeting and forecasting
• Audit & Compliance: Supporting year-end processes and working with external auditors
• Tax: Overseeing VAT, PAYE settlement agreements, and statutory submissions
• Process Improvement: Identifying and streamlining inefficient systems
• Supplier Management: Responding to queries and maintaining good working relationships
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing regular and accurate reconciliation