Accounts Manager

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Manager to provide comprehensive financial support in Leighton Buzzard, UK. The role involves overseeing daily financial operations, developing budgets, and analyzing performance. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in software like Excel and Xero. The position needs a fully qualified accountant, like ACCA. This is a permanent role with competitive remuneration and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge is essential for success.
• Analyzing financial data requires an analytical approach to work.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of the company.
• Develop budgets and analyze variances effectively.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow while spotting trends.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Analytical approach to work

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in IT

Business and commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant e.g. ACCA

Tools

Xero

Excel

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Job Overview

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an Accounts Manager to provide a fully comprehensive financial support service, being responsible for control of all cost centres, evaluation of budget and operational assumptions and presentation of budgets and performance back to the senior management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day‑to‑day financial operations of the company, such as payroll, invoicing and cash flow.
• Recording and reconciling transactions such as accounts payable, receivable, cash receipts and credit card transactions.
• Identifying risks to delivery, proposing solutions, and managing senior management expectations.
• Monitoring cash flow, spotting trends and forecasting requirements.
• Producing weekly management information and monthly finance packs such as P&L and balance sheet.
• Developing budgets, forecasting and analysing variances, providing accurate information and costings.
• Serving as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments and budgets.
• Providing and interpreting financial information relative to separate projects.
• Updating and monitoring holidays for all employees.
• Evaluating ways to cut costs and presenting viable options to the MD.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and procedures.
• Keeping up to date with accounting software and technological advances.
• Liaising with auditors, suppliers, bankers and other contacts.

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Analytical approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel and finance packages (Xero).
• Business and commercial awareness.
• Fully qualified accountant e.g. ACCA.

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