Accounts (Finance) Manager

Seymour John Ltd; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm in Rugeley is seeking an Accounts (Finance) Manager to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, leading the finance team, and ensuring smooth financial processes. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and proven experience in finance management. This role offers a salary of £35,000-£37,500 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bank reconciliations and ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle bank statement integration ensuring accurate ledger allocation.
• Oversee and authorise payment and expense runs.
• Lead the finance team and manage performance.
• Conduct weekly invoice audit reviews.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Ledger management

Payroll processing

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Accounts (Finance) Manager | Rugeley | Permanent | Office-Based | £35,000-£37,500 depending on experience

Are you a finance professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic, growing organisation? We're partnering with a well-established and highly respected business in the Rugeley area to recruit a talented Accounts (Finance) Manager to join their expanding finance team.

Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Handling the download and integration bank statements into the cashbook, ensuring accurate ledger allocation for posting
• Overseeing and authorising payment and expense runs to maintain smooth financial operations
• Leading the team by addressing queries, tracking performance, and managing time and attendance effectively
• Carrying out weekly invoice audit reviews to uphold compliance and accuracy
• Performing bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Aligning sales ledger nominal codes with daybook records for precise reporting
• Maintaining the accounts inbox for efficient workflow management
• Providing additional support with cashbook postings during high-volume periods.
• Preparing and circulating debt reports to management in partnership with the Credit Controller.
• Assisting with biweekly & monthly payroll processing

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident in managing a wide range of finance tasks. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, solving problems and ensuring processes run smoothly. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be supporting the team and working closely with other departments. You must have proven experience in bank reconciliations, ledger management, and payroll processing, along with solid knowledge of accounting systems and Excel.

If you're ready to join a thriving business where you can grow and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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