Job Description

We are a well-established family-run sporting goods outlet with a busy and growing operation. We are now seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to lead and oversee our accounts department. This is a key role within the business and requires someone who is confident managing financial operations, supervising workflows, and supporting senior management with accurate and timely reporting.

Accounts Department Management

Lead, supervise and support the accounts team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure all financial duties are carried out accurately and on time. Maintain and improve financial processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company procedures. Provide regular financial updates, reports and analysis to senior management. Act as the main point of contact for all internal and external accounts-related queries.

Bookkeeping & Financial Duties

The Accounts Manager will oversee and perform the following tasks as needed:

Prompt payment of supplier invoices and ensuring all reasonable discounts are applied. Monitoring and ensuring timely collection of receivables. Creating and issuing invoices to customers. Managing and monitoring the petty cash fund. Maintaining and overseeing the filing system (both digital and paper). Processing purchase ledger invoices and managing payment runs. Liaising with senior management on financial matters regularly. Conducting daily banking tasks. Handling export customer accounts and documentation. Carrying out bank reconciliations. Completing credit card reconciliations. Completing PayPal reconciliations. Managing foreign currency accounts and payments. Performing statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

Office Admin Duties to include

Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc, to produce correspondence and documents and to maintain records, spreadsheets and databases. Maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems. Liaising with staff members in other departments and with external contacts. Preparing and modifying documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, sales ledgers, purchase ledgers, memos and emails. Overseeing incoming and outgoing correspondence. Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for Director and Managers. Supporting general office operations including photocopying, printing, scanning and related duties.

Requirements for Role

Strong background in accounts or bookkeeping, with previous experience in a supervisory or management role desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with excellent numerical ability. Highly organised with a methodical approach to record keeping and reporting. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. Self-motivated, reliable and able to work well both independently and within a team.

Experience using Sage 50 Accounts is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person