Accounts Manager

Personnel Placements; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established company in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will manage subcontractor payments, supplier invoices, and customer collections, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Proficiency in VAT, payroll, and financial reporting is required, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a dynamic environment ideal for detail-oriented finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Manager or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Highly organised, methodical, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor payments, supplier invoices, and customer collections.
• Oversee VAT returns, TAX & NI payments, and month-end reporting.
• Process payroll for office staff and maintain holiday/absence records.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Opera software

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations for this long-established company in the agricultural sector. Using the Opera software system, you'll be ensuring accurate processing of payments, payroll and financial reporting while supporting managers, subcontractors and external partners. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys taking ownership of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor payments, supplier invoices and customer collections.
• Manage Customer Direct Debit payments.
• Oversee VAT returns, TAX & NI payments and month-end reporting.
• Online banking payments as requested by senior management.
• Support audits and provide financial data to external accountants.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and update records in readiness for following processing month.
• Process payroll for office staff and maintain holiday/absence records.

About You

• Proven experience in an Accounts Manager or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in accounting systems (Opera experience desirable).
• Highly organised, methodical and able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with managers, subcontractors, and auditors.

We'd love to speak to you if you think this role is for you. Please apply here with your CV or give Lynne a call on 01722 334433.