Accounts Manager

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive Accounts Manager to manage daily finance team operations. The successful candidate will supervise a small team, handle financial reporting, and implement process improvements. Key qualifications include experience in finance roles and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Manager or Senior Finance role.
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Confident in credit control and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions.
• Manage credit control processes.
• Produce weekly and monthly profit and business reports.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with payroll provider for payroll processing.
• Assist with month-end payments and reconciliations.
• Contribute ideas for improving financial systems.

Skills

Team management

Credit control

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Tools

Sage50

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance team in a rapidly growing business in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will supervise two team members and play a key role in financial reporting, credit control, and process improvement. This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility, analytical strength, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Support:
  
  
  
  • Oversee and support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions.
  
  
  • Managing a team of 2
  
  
  • Provide cover for team members during absence.
  
  
  • Ensure smooth operation and control of both ledgers.
  
  
  
  


• Credit Control:
  
  
  
  • Manage credit control processes, with a focus on chasing supply credit notes.
  
  
  • Ensure all relevant paperwork is obtained and recorded.
  
  
  • Liaise with external credit control partners as needed.
  
  
  
  


• Financial Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Produce weekly and monthly profit and business reports.
  
  
  • Use Excel and Sage50 Accounts for reporting and analysis.
  
  
  • Identify and implement improvements to reporting processes.
  
  
  
  


• Bank Reconciliation:
  
  
  
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
  
  
  
  


• Payroll Coordination:
  
  
  
  • Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
  
  
  
  


• End-of-Month Processes:
  
  
  
  • Assist with month-end payments and reconciliations.
  
  
  
  


• Process Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving financial systems and workflows.
  
  
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Senior Finance role.


• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes.


• Confident in credit control and financial reporting.


• Proficient in Excel; experience with Sage50 is desirable but not essential.


• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Flexible and willing to take on varied tasks as needed.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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