Accounts Manager New

Job Description

My client, based in Hinckley, are a thriving business who are experiencing continued growth. 
 
They are seeking a Finance professional to motivate and lead their finance team. This person should be capable of providing clear direction and guidance for a varied skill level team. A successful candidate will be able to delegate effectively and identify training gaps within the team.
This person will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Accounts team follow a best practice approach with a high standard of accuracy. Providing clear communication with the Directors and Chairman is a vital part of this position and requires a confident individual.
 
Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including supporting reconciliations
• Review control accounts reconciliations on a rolling basis to aid year end accounting including extract and checks on profit and loss analysis
• Oversee bank reconciliations
• Monitor the completion and production of sales and purchase ledger providing authorisation
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts, including the provision of support and assistance during the annual audit ensuring it is delivered in a timely and effective manner
• Authorise bank payments and overheads
• Day to day cash flow management
• Manage the annual budget process
• Submission of monthly/quarterly returns to HMRC
• Provide reports and updates to the management team
• Complete monthly 1-2-1’s and annual Performance Development Reviews with the team to support development and identify areas for improvements
• Identify and report any risk identified in a timely manner to the Senior Management
• Negotiation of company insurances

Requirements of the role

• AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions would be beneficial
• Experienced in management of an accounts team / department
• Advanced experience using excel and reporting
• Experience / knowledge of payroll
• Experienced in daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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