Accounts Manager – Hybrid, Study Support, Private Healthcare

RG Consultancy; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexiable working hours

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Study support

Private healthcare

Job summary

RG Consultancy are recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager for a growing SME. You will oversee day-to-day finance, ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and cash management while supporting growth. Hybrid working with flexible hours and private healthcare.

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will manage ledgers, month-end, management accounts and liaise with external accountants. A hands-on, independent operator with SME experience and AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications is ideal.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Manager, Finance Manager or Senior Accounts role.
• Strong SME accounts experience and month-end knowledge.
• Experience overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
• AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems knowledge.
• Commercially aware, organised and detail-focused.
• Confident communicator across the business.
• Hands-on and able to work independently.
• Experience in IT, technology or service-based business advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
• Take ownership of the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and debtor balances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, VAT returns and financial controls.
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Provide financial information and support to the Financial Director.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Accounts management

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Month-end close

Business partner

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

RG Consultancy are recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager for a growing SME. You will oversee day-to-day finance, ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and cash management while supporting growth. Hybrid working with flexible hours and private healthcare.

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will manage ledgers, month-end, management accounts and liaise with external accountants. A hands-on, independent operator with SME experience and AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications is ideal.