Accounts Manager

Job :
Accounts Manager Location :
Carlisle Salary : £40000K Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team and improving the way things are done? Would you like a role where you can take real ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with a Finance Director? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. My client, based in Carlisle, is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to join their finance team.

This is a varied and hands-on position supporting both their commercial and manufacturing businesses, with responsibility for leading the transactional finance function and ensuring processes run efficiently and accurately. As Accounts Manager you will lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a small team while working closely with the Finance Director on cash management, forecasting and financial reporting.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function, whilst also having the opportunity to identify and implement improvements to processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities Manage and support two direct reports:
Accounts Payable Assistant and Credit Control Assistant Oversee invoice processing, supplier payments and customer receipts Manage the credit control function, actively reducing aged debt and improving cash collection Complete and oversee daily and monthly bank reconciliations Support cash flow management and cash forecasting Assist with the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Liaise confidently with banks, suppliers, customers and internal departments Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and efficiencies Maintain strong financial controls and accurate accounting records Support overseas payroll settlements and expense processing Provide day-to-day support to the Finance Director across a range of financial and commercial activities Take ownership of ad hoc finance projects and reporting as required This role would suit an experienced Accounts Supervisor, Senior Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or transactional finance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will ideally have 3–5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or transactional finance Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a finance team AAT qualified or equivalent would be advantageous Strong Excel and IT skills Good understanding of transactional finance, reconciliations and cash management Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy The confidence to take ownership, prioritise your workload and meet deadlines A proactive approach to process improvement and financial controls Apply today for immediate consideration