KennethBrian Associates are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a friendly, well-established SME for an experienced Accounts / Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function in this autonomous role.

About the Role:

This is a sole Accounts Manager position, supported by an external accounting firm who handle payroll, VAT returns and audits, and provide induction support. It's not a high-volume processing role (around 100 supplier invoices per week) — however it is a varied, hands-on role covering purchase and sales ledger, credit control, banking, reconciliations, cashflow, VAT, payroll support, month-end processes and financial reporting, working closely with the Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, process and reconcile supplier invoices, and process supplier payments
• Raise and process sales invoices, manage credit control and chase overdue accounts
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and monitor company cash position
• Assist with monthly/quarterly management accounts, P&L and cashflow reporting
• Calculate and process VAT, PAYE and National Insurance payments
• Process employee expenses and support payroll-related record keeping
• Maintain accurate financial records within Quickbooks and support process improvement
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors, and support year-end statutory accounts

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' proven UK experience in a finance/accounts role, or equivalent (desirable)
• AAT qualification, part-qualified AAT, or relevant accounting study (desirable)
• Strong practical bookkeeping and accounting experience, including purchase/sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations
• Experience with VAT, PAYE and National Insurance processes
• Experience using Quickbooks (or similar finance systems), strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working within an SME environment is advantageous
• Proactive, hands-on and inquisitive, with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with Directors, clients, suppliers and external accountants