An opportunity for a Head of Accounts to permanently join an established £15m t/o wholesale and e-commerce business in South Hertfordshire is now available. This role requires a QBE or a Part Qualified, hands-on person, who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and smooth running of the finance function. You will also be managing 2 to 3 transactional staff. Initially, you will need to work from the office at least 4 days a week to learn the ropes, reducing to 3 days in 2 days WFH. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts. Banking relationship - be the primary contact for banking relationships. Weekly bank reconciliations Control environment - including ensuring the process for spend approvals is managed and adhered to (as well as expense policies) Take ownership of the finance infrastructure, ensuring all processes and controls are scalable and automate where possible. Manage relationships with the external payroll company Manage relationships with our accountancy firm and liaise with them on year-end audits. Responsible for regulatory compliance e.g. VAT returns Overall responsibility for the general ledger, revenue & receivables to payables cycles. Establish and maintain accurate and appropriate records to ensure data integrity. Managing and developing a team of 2 - 3, accounts receivable, accounts payable and credit control with hands-on guidance and support. Knowledge & Experience: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures with hands-on experience in using accounting software Experience of using Xero Good Excel skills are essential, including lookups and pivot tables. Transactional finance management including invoicing and credit control responsibilities. Demonstrate SME/start-up experience with a background in process and control implementation and working in a hands-on environment. Excellent communication and team management skills. Qualified by experience, or CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified Experience of working directly with a founder as part of an owner-managed business is desirable. TwentyFour Recruitment is an equal-opportunity employer. If your skill set and experience match the above ad then please apply today and if your CV is shortlisted a consultant will contact you to discuss the next stage of the recruitment process.