Job Description

Cockwells is a global leader in building luxury motor yachts and superyacht tenders. We are seeking a skilled and proactive

Accounts Manager

to oversee and develop our Finance function.

We are looking for someone on a Full-Time basis (40 hours per week Monday-Friday with an earlier finish time on a Friday).

This is a Senior position within the company with responsibility for the company accounting function aswell as leading and managing the Accounts/Finance team, ensuring a highly efficient service is provided. You will be working as part of the wider Pendennis group and will work closely with the Pendennis Finance team and Group Finance Director. This is a hands-on role for an accountant who can lead a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations.

Main Responsibilities to include: -

Lead responsibility for all accounting protocols and maintaining robust internal controls Ensure compliance by the team to all relevant reporting standards, financial regulations and company policies Liaise with internal departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment Preparation and analysis of detailed management accounts, m/e close Lead and mentor a small team of Accounts/Finance staff, ensuring CPD goals are met and the team are productive Manage cash flow forecasts and Bank reconciliations Supplier relationship management, ensuring efficient supplier payment processes and acting as key point of contact to external stakeholders and major suppliers Oversee the accounts Inbox, and ensure it is effectively managed, supporting the team as required Management of the payroll function (not administration), reviewing and validating payroll journals, PAYE management, ensuring compliance and liaising with HMRC as and when required Uploading of payment batches to bank portal Credit control Stage Payment Invoicing Assist with annual audit, preparation of schedules of information and being point of contact Assist with grant applications/ claims as required Management of Apprenticeship scheme funding/ liaising with Training Provider Finance Team Monthly VAT returns Analysis and review of all build projects, collaborating with project managers to explain variances on a monthly basis and validate the subsequent revenue Reconciliation of monthly credit and purchase cards Intercompany payments Ensuring list of payments is provided to Group for processing on a regular basis Proforma Invoice Management M1 Management- setting up access, purchase order approval and any other ad-hoc tasks as required Assisting Departmental Managers/ Directors with any Finance related queries Identify and implement improvements to the function

Person Specification:

Minimum qualification AAT (Level 4) Proven experience managing and developing a finance team Hands-on experience across all areas of accounting Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - good with people Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Location

Primarily based at the Mylor Bridge site. You also need to be flexible to work at our other site in Ponsharden, Falmouth if required or Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth.

Salary

Salary is negotiable depending on experience, in the region of 45,000- 50,000 per annum.

Interviews

Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received

How to apply

Please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and current notice period to recruitment@cockwells.co.uk

Please note we do not offer Visa sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Falmouth TR11 5NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have AAT Level 4?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person