Accounts Manager

Heathrow Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the accounts department, managing a team of up to five staff in a busy freight forwarding/logistics environment.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, VAT returns, management reporting, and balance sheets, liaising with senior management and external accountants, while supporting HR-related functions within the department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across all aspects of accounts and finance.
• Previous management experience in a busy finance department.
• Experience in cargo, freight forwarding or logistics industry.
• AAT or ACCA training.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel; familiarity with Sage/Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the accounts department and team.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, sales ledger, billing and credit control.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports.
• Oversee VAT reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns.
• Liaise with senior management and external accountants.
• Support recruitment and HR-related functions within the department.
• Report financial performance and key findings to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial accounting

Team management

Excel

Education

AAT or ACCA training

Tools

Sage 50

ASM

BoxTop

Sage Intacct

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the accounts department, managing a team of up to five staff members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a background in freight forwarding, cargo or logistics, who has strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of accounts and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the accounts department, managing and supporting a team of up to five staff.


• Manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales ledger, billing and credit control.


• Oversee the processing of sales and purchase invoices.


• Manage bank and Duty VAT reconciliations, along with quarterly VAT returns.


• Oversee credit checks and risk assessments for new UK and overseas clients.


• Manage intercompany accounts and resolve customer and supplier queries.


• Produce and oversee financial reports, including profit and loss, aged debtor reports, budgets, payroll and balance sheets.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including consolidated financial reporting.


• Liaise with senior management and external financial accountants as required.


• Support recruitment and other HR-related functions within the department.


• Report financial performance and key findings to the senior management team.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience across all aspects of accounts and finance.


• Previous management experience, ideally leading a team within a busy finance department.


• Experience within the cargo, freight forwarding or logistics industry is essential.


• AAT or ACCA training.


• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of Sage 50, ASM, BoxTop and Sage Intacct highly desirable.


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.


• A self-motivated, proactive individual with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.


• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, senior management and external stakeholders.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.