Accounts Manager

Page Personnel; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel in Letchworth is seeking an Accounts Manager to lead the accounting team and ensure robust financial operations. You will oversee day-to-day financial activities, prepare statements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving improvements across reporting processes.

The role is permanent with a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, and offers opportunities to influence financial strategy within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and finance within the professional services industry.
• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the accounting team to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts to support financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Accounting and finance experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Broader and more commercial client exposure

About Our Client

A professional services company based in Letchworth.

Job Description

• Manage and oversee the accounting team to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts to support financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Manager should have:

• Strong experience in accounting and finance within the professional services industry.
• A professional accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position based in Letchworth.
• Salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to the professional services industry.

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