Job Description

Overview

We are looking for an office-based, proactive and commercially focused Accounts Manager to join our team and take responsibility for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the group of companies. Your main duties will include managing credit risk, overseeing invoices, arranging payments, purchase orders, along with administrative duties supporting our sales team, 1st stage ( administrative contact ) debt recovery and Payroll.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a role in supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining sound financial control and cashflow across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis with clear commentary.

Maintain accurate records of accruals, prepayments, journals, and other general ledger adjustments.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with cash flow forecasting.

Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.

Deliver financial insights to support commercial decisions and cost control.

Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external accountants or auditors.

Credit control & risk management

Perform credit checks on new customers and regularly review existing credit limits to support debtor insurance.

Monitor accounts receivable and proactively follow up with late payers on overdue invoices.

Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to support administrative documentation, resolve payment disputes or credit-related issues.

Maintain aged debt reports and escalate concerns to the Managing Director where necessary.

Online Payments & Transactional Finance management with order processing

Manage and reconcile online payment systems (e.g. Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal).

Investigate and resolve failed payments, chargebacks, or discrepancies.

Ensure online payment processes are secure, efficient, and accurately reported in the finance system.

What We are ideally Looking For

AAT qualified or experienced in bookkeeping up to trial balance. Preferably with at least 2 years of experience in a similar finance role, with hands-on involvement in management accounts, credit control and Payroll.

Excellent attention to detail with strong mathematical capacity and the ability to work to recurring as well as individual project deadlines.

Strong database skills and experience using accounting software, as we are mainly a Google systems user (additionally, Xero, Sage, or equivalent accounts packages).

Good communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work directly with third parties, customers and the company board of Directors

A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a desire to improve systems and processes.

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience in an SME or multi-entity business.

Familiarity with credit reference tools such as Creditsafe or Experian.

Knowledge of online payment platforms and reconciliation best practices.

Capable of working on your own initiative without constant supervision. ( After company induction and systems training )

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: IMG230