Management accountants

Job description

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 sales, 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 level3) 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

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Private medical care

Working hours:

.(Apply online only) Monday to Thursday, (Apply online only) Friday, with half hour for lunch.