Accounts Supervisor

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Newhey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension contribution

Support towards CIMA/ACCA and further

37.5 hours per week

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Supervisor in Rochdale to oversee the Accounts Assistant and support month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting.

The role develops into wider management accounting responsibilities; salary is £32,000–£36,000 with a 37.5-hour week, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm, plus 6% pension and study support for CIMA/ACCA.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional accounting, reconciliations and month-end.
• Supervising or mentoring colleagues.
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• AAT qualification or studying towards accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Assistant.
• Organise the transactional workload and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Review accounting work, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Provide cover across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and general accounting.
• Manage day-to-day credit control and customer account monitoring.

Skills

Transactional accounting

Reconciliations

Month-end

Supervision

Excel

Financial systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

AAT qualification

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Supervisor

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 6% employer pension contribution + support towards CIMA, ACCA and further accounting qualifications

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Accountant or Accounts professional looking for the next step in your career?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Supervisor to join an established finance team in Rochdale. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a supervisory position, managing the day‑to‑day workload of an Accounts Assistant while developing their experience across month‑end accounting, reconciliations, credit control, management reporting, financial controls and audit.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Supervisor will provide day‑to‑day supervision and practical support to the Accounts Assistant, while also taking responsibility for a range of operational accounting activities.

This role would suit an Accounts Senior, Senior Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or experienced Accounts professional who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop towards a wider management accounting or finance role.

Accounts Supervisor – Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to the Accounts Assistant.
• Organise the transactional accounting workload and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Review accounting work, investigate discrepancies and elevate challenges and material issues.
• Provide practical cover across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and general accounting.
• Manage day‑to‑day credit control, customer account monitoring and routine credit approvals.
• Support supplier payments, customer invoicing, credit notes and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare allocated month‑end reconciliations, schedules and financial analysis.
• Support management accounts, budget reporting, cash‑flow forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Prepare information for financial analysis and ad hoc investigations.
• Support VAT preparation, fixed asset records, audit requirements and financial controls.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, approvals and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounting procedures, process maps and control documentation.
• Support finance projects, system improvements, testing and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reduce unnecessary manual work.
• Develop knowledge of SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager on accounting, reporting and process improvement activities.

Accounts Supervisor – Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role covering transactional accounting, reconciliations and month‑end.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, coaching or providing day‑to‑day guidance to colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations.
• The ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Good Excel and financial systems skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across the business.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• AAT qualification, studying towards an accounting qualification, or equivalent practical accounting experience.

Desirable Experience

• Management accounts
• VAT preparation
• Cash‑flow forecasting
• Credit insurance or finance schemes
• Audit support
• Financial control testing
• Accounting procedures and process improvement
• SAP or a similar accounting system

Career Development

This Accounts Supervisor position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to progress their career. The company is supportive of employees who want to continue their professional development and will provide support for those looking to study towards CIMA, ACCA or further accounting qualifications. You will also gain valuable experience in supervision, management accounting, financial reporting, credit control, audit, financial controls and process improvement, providing a strong platform for future progression within the finance function.

Benefits

• £32,000 – £36,000 salary
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• 37.5 hours per week
• Support towards CIMA, ACCA and further accounting qualifications
• Opportunity to develop supervisory and management accounting experience
• Supportive and established finance team

If you are an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant or Finance professional looking for your next career move into an Accounts Supervisor position, we would love to hear from you.