Accountant in Thirsk, Yorkshire

Accountant, North Yorkshire Your new company Are you a hands‑on finance professional looking to step into a pivotal role within a long‑established, highly successful SME manufacturer in North Yorkshire? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing business that has been operating for nearly four decades, with a proud £20m turnover and a workforce of 110 dedicated people. Your new role We\’re looking for a confident, detail‑driven Accountant / Finance Manager who thrives in a varied role and enjoys end‑to‑end ownership of the finance function. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll lead the day‑to‑day finance operations for the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful reporting. Key responsibilities include: Core Finance & Reporting Producing Monthly Management Accounts Preparing Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements Leading year‑end audit preparation Managing and improving financial processes across the business Reconciling the bank accounts plus two online e‑commerce revenue streams (PayPal and CloudPayments) Team Leadership Line management and support of one direct report who will be involved in the monthly processing of 800–1000 purchase ledger invoices 1,400 customer invoices. Payroll Overseeing monthly payroll for all employees Systems Working with Sage 200 as the core accounting platform What you\’ll need to succeed Strong technical accounting skills and experience in an SME environment Confident with Sage 200 (or similar systems) Someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting a team, and working closely with operational colleagues What you\’ll get in return Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, fully office based Statutory holiday allowance Pension scheme Chance to make a real impact in a growing, long‑standing manufacturing business Stability, autonomy, and a genuinely varied role What you need to do now If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4759631