Accounts Manager

This is a standalone, hands-on accounts position with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function through to management accounts. It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail and is comfortable processing transactions themselves rather than overseeing a larger finance team.

The role reports directly to the senior leadership team and works closely with colleagues across the wider business.

The business has a long trading history, a stable customer base and operates within a busy commercial environment with a high level of day to day transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing, payments, credit notes and reconciliations.
• Complete bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records using Sage 50.
• Manage credit control, customer accounts, credit limits and debtor collections.
• Process supplier payments and reconcile supplier accounts, bank accounts and petty cash.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Complete VAT returns and support payroll, pensions and associated HMRC requirements.
• Manage overseas supplier payments, foreign currency transactions and foreign exchange requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, margins, costs and other key financial information for the Directors.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ...