Accounts Manager

Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the finance function and supervise a small finance team. The role involves managing month-end and year-end financials, handling intercompany reconciliations, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. Strong experience in UK payroll, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage a team are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced international environment based in Warrington.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site cafe

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a finance team is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes required.
• Detailed financial analysis and planning capabilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function and small team operations.
• Manage preparation of month-end and year-end financials.
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

High levels of accuracy

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified by experience or AAT qualified

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Location: Warrington

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Office Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager/ Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking and innovative organisation based in Warrington. This role will suit a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys working in a small finance team and working within a fast‑paced, international environment.

The Role:

As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the day‑to‑day finance function, managing a small finance team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across UK and European entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small finance team, ensuring effective day‑to‑day operations
• Oversee preparation of month‑end and year‑end financials, including fixed assets, journals, prepayments, accruals and foreign exchange revaluations
• Manage multi‑currency sales reconciliations and cashflow processing
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Liaise with international head office to support group consolidations
• Prepare, submit and reconcile VAT returns across the UK and Europe
• Produce and submit monthly statistical and financial data
• Manage the full month payroll processing for UK and European employees
• Maintain and oversee a company‑wide contract audit
• Support budget preparation and reconciliations

Key Requirements:

• Qualified by experience, AAT qualified, or similar
• Strong knowledge & experience of UK payroll
• Experience working within a finance or accounts department, with responsibility for managing a small team
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and Index Match
• Excellent financial analysis and planning capability
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking and innovative organisation
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop
• Immediate start available
• On‑site benefits including free parking and an on‑site cafe

If this sounds of interested please contact me today!