A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting an Accounts Manager to join their team. This is a part-time position working 22 hours per week across 3 days (Fridays essential) paying a negotiable salary depending on experience.

Working in a team of 2 with 1 direct report, your key duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Manage budgets and prepare forecasting reports.
• Analyse financial reports and present findings to the board.
• Supervise financial reporting and budgets
• Review company financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.
• Analyse market trends to maximise profits and find expansion opportunities.
• Identify risks, propose solutions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Research and report on business performance influences.
• Prepare and present statutory accounts to Trial Balance Level
• Prepare all payroll, VAT and HMRC returns & Weekly Cashflow Forecasts
• Manage the purchase and sales ledger
• Responsibility for accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and accounting entries.
• Manage audit processes of current systems in preparation to sending to Accountants
• Monitor financial details to ensure legal requirements are met.
• Develop external relationships with Auditors, Solicitors, Bankers and Statutory Organisations.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting practices.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Accounts Manager position:

• AAT level 4 accountancy qualified
• Previous experience in a similar role essential
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in using Sage, Excel, Word, Access and Paperless
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Analytical thinking and data-driven

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Accounts Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #accountsjobs