Accounts Department Manager 6744

Accounts Department Manager

Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Accounts Department Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and manage the accounts team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and international partners, supporting business objectives through high-quality financial management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of an Accounts Department Manager

• Lead, mentor, and support the accounts team on a daily basis.
• Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions to trial balance level.
• Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Manage debtor balances and support timely cash collection.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Prepare VAT, VIES, and EU returns.
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants.
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Support annual budget preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement and streamline finance processes.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial legislation.
• Support special projects and confidential assignments as required.

Key Skills of an Accounts Department Manager

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in an accounting environment, including management.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and controls.
• Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency accounts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong IT skills.
• Confident user of accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, approachable, and confident communicator.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Experience working with international suppliers or entities.
• Proactive and improvement-focused mindset.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to lilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or call Lilly on 01453 755330.

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