Accounting Manager

Mature Accountants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-owned business in the Alcohol industry is seeking a dedicated Accounting Manager to join their head office team in Central London. This full-time role involves processing payments, managing accounts receivable, and providing essential support for management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SAGE software and Excel, along with excellent organizational and analytical skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company with a turnover of approximately £70m, where your efforts will make a significant impact on the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree or AAT qualified; exceptional unqualified candidates considered.
• Strong proficiency in SAGE software and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments, invoices, and data entry in SAGE 200.
• Supervising AR, completing VAT, and preparing for audit.

Skills

SAGE software

Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Flexibility

Education

Degree level education

AAT qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

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Business Description

This is the 3rd time we have worked with this excellent family-owned and long-established business in the Alcohol industry. They have a head office in London, distilleries, warehousing, blending, and bottling sites in Scotland. Turnover is approx. £70m.

Salary is approx £50-55k negotiable depending on experience. This is a full-time role and reports to the FD.

Interviews are already planned for w/c 31 March but we are still accepting applications.

Due to ongoing expansion, they now have a requirement for an important role in the Head Office in London for an Accounting Manager. The successful applicant will work with an established and very experienced team.

Please note that this role is office-based in Central London.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing payments, invoices income and receipts and entering data in SAGE 200
• Paying AP invoices
• Tracking bank account balances
• Supervising AR and collection of debts
• Completing VAT
• Verifying the accuracy of accounting records
• Preparing accounting records for audit
• Management Accounts support and prep
• Insurance declarations for export sales (to China and India predominantly)
• Posting nominal ledger journals
• Contributing to IT matters and system development

Skills Required

Educated to degree level or holding an AAT qualification. Exceptional candidates, unqualified but experienced, will be considered.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in SAGE software and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility and willingness to help others

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting