Senior Accounts Clerk

Senior Accounts Clerk Salary: £35,000

Location:

Stoke-On-Trent Office-based

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of the whole finance function? We're working with a well-established and growing business looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support the wider business with financial reporting, compliance and cashflow management. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety and being a key part of a close-knit team.

The Role You'll be responsible for managing the finance function across multiple business entities, ensuring accurate financial records, efficient processes and timely reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries Reviewing employee expenses and company credit card claims Preparing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time Managing finance inboxes and responding to supplier enquiries Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Raising and issuing customer invoices Monitoring outstanding payments and chasing overdue accounts Reconciling customer accounts Managing customer statements and credit control activities Maintaining strong relationships with customers to support prompt payment Banking & Cashflow Completing regular bank reconciliations Processing incoming payments across multiple currencies Managing petty cash records Liaising with banking providers when required Monitoring and forecasting cashflow to support business planning Reporting & Finance Management Preparing monthly management accounts Supporting month-end and year-end processes Producing financial reports and analysis Managing debtor and creditor balances Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities Working alongside external accountants during year-end reporting Assisting with compliance and risk management requirements About You We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience in a finance or accounting management role Is confident managing both purchase and sales ledger functions Has strong reconciliation and reporting skills Can work independently and prioritise their workload effectively Has excellent attention to detail Communicates confidently with colleagues, customers and suppliers Is comfortable working with finance systems and spreadsheets

Experience of accounting software such as Sage or similar systems would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer? Salary of £35,000 Office-based role with consistent working hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm A varied position with real ownership and responsibility Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the business Supportive team environment Stable, growing organisation with long-term prospects