Finance Analyst & Bookkeeper

We are looking for an organised and proactive finance professional to join our close-knit team with big ambitions. This is a varied, hands-on role combining bookkeeping, payroll administration and financial analysis. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the wider business with management reporting, budgeting and business analysis.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience within a dynamic and fast-growing SME and develop towards a more senior finance position over time.

• Ensure financial data remains accurate and up-to-date across all finance systems
• Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and customer receipts
• Manage the sales and purchase ledgers
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Accurately maintain and reconcile period end stock quantities and ledger balances
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Manage the quarterly VAT reporting cycles and submissions to HMRC
• Monitor customer balances and support credit control activities
• Manage supplier accounts, payment schedules and statement reconciliations

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Produce regular financial reports and KPI information
• Provide profitability, margin and cost analysis across the business
• Support annual budget preparation and routine forecasting
• Assist with cash flow reporting and working capital monitoring
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

• Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain payroll records, employee changes and statutory deductions
• Process pension contributions and payroll-related submissions
• Reconcile payroll journals and payroll control accounts
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
• Assist with the implementation of finance systems and process automation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or a finance analyst role
• Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Payroll experience or a willingness to develop knowledge in this area
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end reporting
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience using accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, Quick Books or similar ERP systems)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Analytical with strong numerical skills
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator who enjoys working in a small but close-knit team
• High level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality when handling payroll and other key financial information

• A broad, end-to-end finance role with exposure to every aspect of an SME finance function
• Opportunities to develop management accounting and financial analysis skills
• A collaborative working environment where your ideas and improvements are valued
• A clear opportunity to progress into a more senior finance role as your experience grows

This is a really exciting time to join Naked Paper, a King’s Award winning B Corp and makers of the UK’s highest rated eco toilet paper. Since launching in 2020, we’ve experienced rapid growth, selling over 25 million toilet rolls, supporting over 300,000 children with clean water and building a loyal customer base of over 225,000 UK customers. We have big things planned for 2026 and we’re just getting started!

This is a role for someone looking to challenge themselves by working for a dynamic start-up with a passion for making a difference to the planet. It’s a rare opportunity to grow with the business and collaborate with a close-knit team with big ambitions.

Location: Fully remote within the UK (applicants must be UK based)

Job Type: This is a full time position, but we would be open to part time / flexible work hours for the right candidate

Salary: Competitive (dependant on experience)

Equity: Eligible for EMI share options, giving you the opportunity to share in the growth of Naked Paper.

To Apply: Please complete the short application form here: