Accounts Manager

Reed; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive company is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their finance team in Blandford Forum. The role offers a salary between £32,000 and £35,000, and involves responsibilities such as managing accounts, using Xero software, and ensuring compliance with VAT and payroll. The company provides a friendly working environment with opportunities for skill development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunities to develop accounting skills

Free parking on site

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience in using Xero accounting software required.
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes and ledger management.
• Working knowledge of VAT, PAYE and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Posting payments and receipts using Xero accounting software.
• Managing AP/AR ledgers.
• Completing online quarterly VAT returns using Xero.
• Assisting with month-end accounts.

Skills

Xero accounting software

Accounts management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Inter-personal skills

Tools

Xero

Brightpay payroll software

Job description

Overview

Accounts Manager - Full Time / Office based – Blandford • £32,000 - £35,000

REED Accountancy and Finance are currently recruiting for an Accounts Manager to join a prestigious high end automotive company for a Temp to Perm or Perm opportunity. Our client has built a strong reputation for quality and customer service, looking to expand their operations they are recruiting a key member of the Finance team to work alongside the Financial Controller.

Benefits

• £32,000 to £35,000 annual salary
• A very friendly working environment with great teamwork
• Opportunities to develop your accounting skills and experience
• Work in fantastic new premises in the Dorset countryside
• Free parking on site
• A company pension scheme is in operation

Hours and Holiday

• Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 30 minutes for lunch
• Holiday entitlement is currently 20 days plus bank holidays each year

Responsibilities

• Posting payments and receipts using Xero accounting software
• Managing AP/AR ledgers
• Setting up weekly supplier payments
• Completing online quarterly VAT returns using Xero
• Assisting with month-end accounts
• Running month end payroll using Brightpay payroll software
• Processing expense claims and supporting VAT/PAYE payments
• Calculation of sales commissions
• Checking project profitability
• Reconciling accounts and preparing audit evidence

Requirements

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Experience in using Xero accounting software required
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes and ledger management
• Working knowledge of VAT, PAYE and payroll processing
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Committed, self-disciplined and possessing good inter-personal skills
• An interest in applying AI to the role wherever possible, and increasing efficiency in all tasks would be an advantage