Accounts Manager in Leighton Buzzard

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an Accounts Manager to provide a fully comprehensive financial support service, being responsible for control of all cost centres, evaluation of budget and operational assumptions and presentation of budgets and performance back to the senior management team.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

The role

* Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the company, such as payroll, invoicing and cash flow

* Recording and reconciling transactions such as accounts payable, receivable, cash receipts and credit card transactions

* Identifying risks to delivery, proposing solutions, and managing senior management expectations

* Monitoring cash flow, spotting trends, and forecasting requirements

* Produce weekly management information, and monthly finance packs such as P&L, balance sheet

* Developing budgets, forecasting, and analyzing variances, providing accurate information and costings

* Serving as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, and budgets

* To provide and interpret financial information relative to separate projects

* Update and monitor holidays for all employees

* To evaluate ways to cut costs and present viable options to MD

* Ensuring compliance with laws and procedures

* Keeping up to date with accounting software and technological advances

* Liaising with auditors, suppliers, bankers, and other contacts

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Have an analytical approach to work

• Excellent attention detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities

• Proficient in IT especially Excel and finance packages (Xero)

• Business and commercial awareness

• Fully qualified accountant e.g. ACCA

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. xiskglj Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so