Our client is a long-established and highly successful international business with a reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their Hampshire-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys combining day-to-day finance responsibilities with team leadership and process improvement.
Accounts Manager – About The Role
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Accounts Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, providing leadership and support to the accounts team whilst ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely processing of financial information across the business. The role offers a blend of operational accounting, team management and financial control, supporting both UK and overseas entities. Responsibilities
- Take ownership of bookkeeping and transactional accounting activities across the UK business and selected Group entities.
- Act as the first point of contact for Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and support on day-to-day finance queries.
- Conduct detailed reviews and health checks of general ledgers across UK and international operations.
- Investigate and resolve accounting anomalies, unexplained balances and unusual journal entries.
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Review and validate intercompany transactions and multi-currency accounting entries.
- Support month-end and year-end processes, working closely with the Group Finance Manager.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and appropriate accounting treatment during year-end reporting.
- Review VAT compliance processes and assist with VAT reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and accounting accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and procedures, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide support for external audit requests.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
The successful Accounts Manager will have:
- Previous experience leading or supervising a finance team.
- Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
- Experience within manufacturing, wholesale, distribution or retail environments.
- Multi-currency accounting experience and exposure to international entities.
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation and ledger review expertise.
- Experience investigating and resolving complex accounting discrepancies.
- Knowledge of accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition and year-end accounting procedures.
- A good understanding of VAT accounting and compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence analysing large volumes of financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- AAT qualified or qualified by experience