As our accounts lead, you’ll oversee all core financial functions, from monthly and year-end accounts to audit preparation and compliance. You’ll be responsible for payroll, treasury, and tax functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll contribute to strategic decisions and manage a direct report handling imports, purchase ledger, and credit control.
What You’ll Be Doing
Financial & Management Accounting
· Prepare and present monthly management accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations
· Oversee month-end closure, general ledger entries, and submit group reporting.
Year-End, Audit & Compliance
· Manage VAT returns, tax documentation.
Payroll, Treasury.
· Process payroll, manage pensions, and support the MD in salary reviews
· Manage treasury operations, including online banking.
· Manage holiday/sickness records.
Additional Responsibilities
· Liaise with creditors and debtors
Person Specification
To succeed in this role, you’ll be a proactive and highly organised finance professional with a strategic mindset and attention to detail. You’ll be able to communicate effectively at all levels and bring a hands-on approach to support our growth.
Qualifications & Experience:
· Fully qualified accounts Manager (AAT level4) with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
· Background in financial accounting within an industry setting is advantageous
Technical Skills:
· Proficient with Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Personal Attributes:
· Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
· High level of integrity, with the ability to instil trust and confidence across all levels of the business
· Adaptable and comfortable in a hands-on, dynamic work environment where a variety of business functions may require your support
Interpersonal Skills:
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
· Confident managing and developing direct reports, ensuring effective financial processes
This role is perfect for a proactive accountant who is eager to make an impact within a close-knit team, bringing expertise and initiative to support our business objectives.
If feel you can contribute to our business growth plans and want to join our team, please apply through this advert with an up to date CV and covering letter stating why you feel you are suitable for the role.
(This is likely to be a 2-Stage Interview process).
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, this is not a hybrid role