Green Machine
Financial Controller
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Finance Controller
Location: Highbridge, Somerset
Company: Green Machine SW Ltd
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Office Based
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Green Machine SW Ltd is a growing facilities management company delivering commercial cleaning, consumable supplies, and support services across the UK. Working with both directly managed clients and a nationwide franchise network, we are committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining strong financial controls and efficient business processes.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a proactive and organized Finance Controller to join our Head Office team in Highbridge.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a varied finance role within a supportive and fast-paced business where your ideas and initiative will be valued.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Company Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the business. You will be responsible for managing sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, banking, reconciliations, VAT returns, and month-end reporting, ensuring the finance department operates efficiently and accurately.
This is a varied, hands-on role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact by maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business growth, and continually improving finance processes using Xero.
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Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
- Produce monthly customer invoices across multiple business divisions.
- Process ad hoc customer billing and additional invoices.
- Create and maintain customer accounts.
- Complete CreditSafe checks and set customer credit limits.
- Maintain accurate customer records, including VAT and Company Registration details.
- Manage automated invoice reminders within Xero.
- Produce customer statements.
- Proactively manage credit control and outstanding debt.
- Issue reminder letters and legal correspondence where required.
Purchase Ledger
- Set up new supplier accounts.
- Process and accurately code supplier invoices.
- Prepare supplier payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements.
Banking & Reconciliations
- Allocate customer payments.
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Maintain bank feeds into Xero.
- Process Direct Debit collections.
- Complete regular reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Month-End & Reporting
- Prepare VAT returns.
- Complete bank, petty cash, and supplier reconciliations.
- Produce customer sales analysis and management reports.
- Prepare debtor and credit reports.
- Produce turnover and KPI reports.
- Assist with month-end reporting and finance packs.
- Support preparation of Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet reports.
Franchise Finance Support
- Prepare franchise statement packs.
- Maintain franchise invoicing.
- Support franchise finance administration.
- Assist with finance training and documentation where required.
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General Duties
- Maintain accurate finance records and filing systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes.
- Support annual pricing reviews and finance administration projects.
- Assist with finance handovers and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero.
- Experience managing sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control.
- Confidence completing reconciliations and VAT returns.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
- The ability to manage their own workload and meet deadlines.
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to improve processes.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am - 5:00pm).
- Office-based role at our Highbridge Head Office.
- Free on-site parking.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to take ownership of an important role within a growing business.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Long-term career opportunities as the business continues to expand.
If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can make a real difference and become an integral part of a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Green Machine SW Ltd.
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