Accounts Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Greater London seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to lead a small finance team. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day accounts, managing month-end and year-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transactional accounting and team supervision, along with an AAT qualification or equivalent. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced business environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be qualified by experience or have a professional qualification like AAT.
• Proven experience in transactional accounting and accounts leadership is required.
• Strong track record in preparing month-end and year-end financials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounts function with the finance team.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and more.

Skills

Transactional accounting

Accounts leadership

VAT preparation

Multi-currency transactions

Team supervision

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a forward‑thinking and fast paced business. This is a hands‑on role, will lead a small finance team and take ownership of the day‑to‑day accounting function.

As the Accounts Lead, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the accounts department, working closely with your team to ensure accurate processing and timely month‑end close.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day accounts function, working hands‑on alongside a small finance team
• Manage month‑end and year‑end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Maintain control of sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations and multi‑currency transactions
• Prepare, submit and reconcile VAT returns
• Manage intercompany postings and reconciliations
• Maintain financial records, controls and supporting documentation

The successful candidate will be qualified by experience, AAT qualified, or hold a similar level of professional qualification. They will bring proven experience within transactional accounting and / or accounts leadership role, including the supervision or leadership of a small finance team.

They will have a strong track record in preparing both month‑end and year‑end financials, covering areas such as fixed assets, journals, prepayments, accruals and foreign exchange revaluations. The role also requires confidence across payroll, VAT and month‑end processes.