Accounts Manager

Office Angels; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job description

Accounts Manager

Romford, Essex

£40000 per annum

Monday - Friday 35 hours per week

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, study support, parking on site & pension scheme

My client, a well established and dynamic construction company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Manager to support their financial operations and contribute to their continued success.

Working alongside the Finance Director, your key responsibilities will be:

1. Support day-to-day financial processes across the business.
2. Process sales ledger transactions.
3. Communicate with customers, sending statements and handling requests.
4. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
5. Reconcile customer statements and proactively resolve queries.
6. Prepare end-of-month aged debt and aged creditor statements.
7. Manage C.I.S processes, including monthly return submissions and subcontractor C.I.S Vouchers.
8. Prepare journals for management accounts, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
9. Conduct weekly bank reconciliations.
10. Handle payroll for employees.
11. Process petty cash and credit card expenses.
12. Collaborate with contracts managers to develop and monitor project costs.
13. Monitor and support cash flow to facilitate daily operations.
14. Set up new supplier and client accounts.
15. Perform general administration, filing, and correspondence tasks.
16. Cover duties of other team members during annual leave as needed.
17. Undertake any other reasonable duties to fulfil the Accounts Manager role and assist the wider team.

Skills and Experience:

1. Proven experience in a similar role.
2. Strong knowledge of financial processes and accounting principles.
3. Proficiency in SAGE and other accounting software.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.