Job Role:

As Accounts Manager, you will take charge of supervising the daily accounting procedures. Your responsibilities will include the preparation of monthly and yearly management. Collaborating closely with various departments, you will analyse financial information, produce reports, pinpoint potential avenues for enhanced profitability throughout the company, and introduce procedures in line with best accounting principles and standards.

The successful candidate will need to work 2/3 days per week. Salary is £40,000 - £47,000 per year pro rata
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• Management of accounts receivable and accounts payable performing accounting closeout procedures on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Submission of partial exemption of the quarterly VAT returns
• Assess accounting systems, develop, and implement policies and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts in compliance with FRS102
• Computing and preparing Corporation Tax returns.
• Familiarising with the online banking platform system and authorising payment runs
• Keeping up to date information on contract renewals and documentations
• Interpret, inform and effectively communicate financial data and implications of business decisions to non-financial managers
• Work closely with other SMT members and the board to formulate, implement and monitor strategic plans, including business expansion and succession planning
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with HMRC, EU, UK local regulations and tax legislation
• Month-end close activities, including manual journal entries and reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries.
• Provide monthly management accounts report to the Governing Board and finance committee
• Provide expert compliance, tax and management accountancy advice
• Providing accounting and payroll reports and other documents needed by the company’s external auditors and work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end
• Year end closings and various other accounts duties
• Collaboratively working with the finance department ensuring accurate data is provided
• Rollover the year end processes on Sage for LDT
• Ensure accuracy throughout the accounts records
• Oversee and liaise with payroll department
• Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for all employees
• Step in to manage the full payroll process independently during the primary payroll specialist’s absence.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of different accounting best practices, laws, standards, regulations and corporate finance principles
• Experience of using different accounting software including Sage 50 professional
• Strong working knowledge of corporation tax
• Experience in forecast development, scenario modelling, and strategic analysis
• Superior data analysis and data management skills
• Advanced Excel Skills

Person Specification:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership qualities
• Critical thinking
• Organisational skills
• Able to manage the demands of numerous tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Collaborative working and flexible nature
• Must be highly organised, proactive and a self-starter

Qualifications:

• Qualified in ACCA or CIMA or other relevant financial/accounting qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ managerial experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACCTSMGR/STANMORE/31/03/25