Finance Administrator

Confidential; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Finance ownership

Varied role

Supportive environment

Impact on operations

Competitive salary

Job summary

Confidential in Bradford is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This stand-alone role requires a proactive individual capable of independent work and delivering accurate financial information.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of accounting, including payroll, ledgers, reconciliations and month‑end processes, while driving improvements across finance operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a complete accounts function.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Experience with payroll administration.
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounts department and oversee daily finance operations.
• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
• Perform bank reconciliations, cash management and record keeping.
• Prepare payroll and process supplier payments.
• Handle month-end duties: journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain financial controls and support business decisions.
• Continuously improving finance processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Accounts management

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Reconciliations

Independent work

Excel & Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Tools

Pegasus Opera 3

ERP systems

Job description

ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Location: Bradford
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (Office Based)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our finance function. This is a standalone position that requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working independently and managing all aspects of the accounts department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records are maintained, financial processes run smoothly, and business operations are effectively supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the accounts department
• Management of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Bank reconciliations, cash management and financial record keeping
• Payroll preparation and supplier payment processing
• Month-end duties including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining financial controls and supporting business decision-making
• Continuously improving finance processes and efficiencies

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience managing a complete accounts function
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Experience with payroll administration
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

• AAT Level 3 or above
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Experience using Pegasus Opera 3
• Experience within an SME environment where responsibility for the full finance function has been required

What We Offer

• Full ownership of the finance department
• A varied and responsible role within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business operations
• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum

About You

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and assume full responsibility for a company's finance function.

You will be a self-motivated and dependable individual who enjoys working autonomously, takes pride in producing accurate financial information, and is confident managing the finance function with minimal supervision.