One of the UK’s leading suppliers of two-way radios, Apex Radio Systems Ltd, is looking for an Accounts Manager to join their Gateshead accounts team.
Overall Objectives:
* Oversee all company accounts.
* Manage the company’s accounts team.
* Assign accounting tasks to the company’s finance and accounts staff.
* Develop the company’s financial and accounting policies, workflows and methods after consultations with the management team.
* Provide all accounting and financial reports and documents needed by the company’s external auditors.
* Provide financial analysis for forecasting, budgeting, and cost reduction analysis.
* Ensure financial control processes are fulfilled with a focus on cash inflow/outflow, reporting, and risk mitigation.
* Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
* Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
* Record, file, and report all financial transactions properly.
* Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
* Collaborate with external accountants to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
* Prepare monthly management accounts and reports and forecast cash flow positions.
* Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
* Report to the Managing Director with timely and accurate financial information.
* Prepare VAT and EC Sales returns and ensure compliance with similar financial statutory obligations.
* Liaise with third parties such as advisors, bank, suppliers and HMRC.
* Communicate and interpret financial data to non-financial managers.
The successful candidate must have at least 2 years’ people management experience and at least 1 years' experience of working with Sage 200.
As one of the market leaders in the supply of radio communications equipment, Apex Radio Systems Ltd, is a financially strong, growing company and looking for staff with the right attitude and professional work ethic. In return, you will receive:
* A defined career development path which allows you to grow, as they do.
* An open and stimulating working environment with a productive and friendly team.
* Competitive salaries, along with performance-related bonus systems that motivate you to reach your full potential and receive rewards accordingly.
* Training & development, including financial support for candidates working towards ACA/ACCA/SIMA qualifications.
The successful candidate will be:
* Based within a 1-hour commute of the company’s Gateshead headquarters.
* An excellent communicator who can motivate, influence and lead a team of accounts professionals.
* Hard-working, efficient, and quality focused.
* Confident with budgeting, forecasting and producing management accounts.
* Polite and professional whilst being adaptable to a wide client base.
* Reliable and punctual, with strong attendance and work ethic.
* Organised and capable of planning their own and the accounts team workload.
Benefits
* Package
o Up to £35k dependent upon experience.
o Company pension.
o Company events.
o Free on-site parking.
o Excellent transport links.
o Wellness programme.
* Working week
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Total hours per week: 37.50
If you want to be considered for this Accounts Manager role and have strong leadership skills with attention to detail, accuracy and strong business acumen, along with a desire to join a growing and successful company, apply for the role now.
About the employer
The business is market leader in the hire and sale of high-quality two-way radios, and in the design and installation of complex communications solutions.
In 1990, the founders set up Apex in Newcastle upon Tyne. They opened their offices in Cardiff in 2015 to address the increasing business requirements in Wales and the South of England. In 2018, they opened a further office in Teesside to deal with further expansion in the business. In 2023, their Head Office moved from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead.
Apex provides communications solutions across the whole business spectrum, and in the fast-moving world of today’s business, two-way radio communications play a crucial role in the safety and welfare of people.
Safety is essential to Apex, and their clients depend on them being able to deliver reliable communications every time. Their commitment to customer care and to providing technical support, rapid response repairs and top-quality service is showed by them being accredited by the European ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.
In addition, Apex supplies and supports over 250 ShopWatch schemes throughout the United Kingdom, which makes them one of the leading providers of radio link schemes in the UK. Many Police forces throughout the country use Apex Radios to connect to CCTV control rooms and retail's security radio systems in the constant fight against crime and disorder.
Employer
Apex Radio Systems Ltd
Address
11 Keel Row
The Watermark
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 9SZ
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* accounting: 3 years (required)
* Team management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: APX-ACCMAN1
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