Job Description

Accountant

Location:

Rutland Mill, Adelaide Street, Bolton BL3 3NY

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Reports to:

Directors

About the Role

General Traffic Ltd is looking for an experienced and proactive Financial Accountant to manage the company's financial operations and reporting. You will be responsible for bringing all company accounts fully up to date, ensuring absolute accuracy, strengthening compliance and building a professional financial reporting framework.

This is

not

a standard financial accountant role -- this is a hands-on, strategic, high-impact position that will transform, enhance and strengthen the financial management of the entire company.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Compliance

Bring all company accounts fully up to date with absolute accuracy Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts Finalise outstanding statutory accounts and ensure all filings are correct Reconcile balance sheets across multiple companies Resolve historical discrepancies, mis-postings, intercompany balances, and nominal code issues Ensure VAT, CT600s, payroll and pension submissions are accurate and up to date Liaise with HMRC, tax authorities and external auditors Work closely with auditors on year-end accounts and audits

Management Accounts & Reporting

Build and automate professional monthly management accounts packs Produce budgets, profit & loss reports and variance analysis Set up cost centres, tracking categories, and reporting structures Provide clear financial insights, KPIs and performance reporting to Directors Improve internal controls and introduce efficient month-end processes

Payroll, Pensions & Payments

Oversee payroll, including deductions, sickness and bonuses Review and ensure compliance with auto-enrolment and pension schemes Reconcile bank statements and authorise payments (BIB, wire transfers, etc.) Ensure timely payment of supplier invoices and effective credit control

Leadership & Collaboration

Line manage the Accounts Supervisor and oversee the Accounts Department Attend management meetings and provide financial insight Support sales and management teams with financial information for proposals

About You

Essential

Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience Strong understanding of financial and management accounts Highly organised, proactive, and solution-driven Confident working under pressure with multiple deadlines Excellent communication skills and ability to advise Directors directly Expert user of Microsoft Excel (Formulas such as VLOOKUP), Word and Outlook Fluent in English

Desirable

Experience with accounting system automation Knowledge of VAT exemptions for regulated care Familiarity with pension schemes (NOW: Pensions) Experience with Sage or in-house finance systems

Personality Fit

We are looking for someone who:
? Takes full ownership
? Gets things finished
? Thrives in a fast-moving environment
? Is confident, decisive and commercially minded

What We Offer

A senior, influential role within an established and growing company Opportunity to work closely with Directors and shape financial strategy Competitive salary with review based on experience and progress Long-term career stability and impact.

To apply

, please submit your CV via Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person