Accounts Manager

Peopleforge; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday

Company Pension

No Weekend Work

Job summary

Peopleforge in Runcorn is seeking an Accounts Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function. You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, VAT preparation and supplier payments within a growing engineering business.

The role requires independence, strong organisation and the ability to hit the ground running. The salary is £30,000–£35,000 with a pension and 28 days holiday, in a Monday–Friday, no-weekend role.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant.
• Strong bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Ability to own the accounts function and work independently.
• Comfort with QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounts administration and bookkeeping.
• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Post invoices and payments using QuickBooks or Sage.
• Manage monthly bank reconciliations and supplier payment runs.
• Prepare financial information for VAT returns.
• Manage payroll from start to finish.
• Handle accounts queries and communicate with suppliers.
• Maintain organised financial records and accounting processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Accounts ownership

Invoicing

Education

No formal accounting qualifications required

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Full Job Description

Accounts Manager

Runcorn, Cheshire

£30,000-£35,000 + 28 Days Holiday + Company Pension + Monday-Friday + Negotiable Working Hours + No Weekend Work

Are you an Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper or experienced Accounts Assistant with strong experience in bookkeeping, payroll and purchase ledgers, looking for the opportunity to take ownership of the accounts function within a growing engineering business?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established and growing business operating within the electrical power and engineering sector. You'll become a key member of a small, close-knit team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day accounts and payroll function, with the autonomy to manage financial processes independently and develop your responsibilities as the business continues to grow.

In this role, you'll oversee the full accounts administration process, including purchase invoices, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, VAT preparation and payroll. You'll manage financial records using QuickBooks, coordinate monthly payment runs and ensure the company's accounts are accurate, organised and up to date, while working closely with the wider business.

This role would suit an experienced accounts professional who enjoys a varied, hands-on position and is confident managing the full accounts lifecycle independently. You'll have strong bookkeeping and payroll experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to hit the ground running. Formal accounting qualifications are not essential, with practical experience being equally valued.

The Role

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounts administration and bookkeeping.
• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Post invoices and payments using QuickBooks.
• Manage monthly bank reconciliations and supplier payment runs.
• Prepare financial information for quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage payroll from start to finish.
• Handle accounts queries and communicate with suppliers.
• Maintain organised financial records and accounting processes.

The Person

• Experience as an Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant.
• Strong experience in accounts administration and bookkeeping.
• Confident managing payroll independently from start to finish.
• Experience processing invoices, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Good understanding of VAT preparation and financial record keeping.
• QuickBooks or Sage experience advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function.
• Able to commute to the Runcorn office five days per week.

Ref:1754317

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.