Accounts Manager

Our client, CSE Industrial Electrical Distributors Ltd, a leading UK distributor of industrial electrical products and motor control equipment, are looking for an Accounts Manager to join their team on a permanent basis at their Head Office in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire.

This is a hands-on office-based role responsible for managing the accounts function across Head Office and multiple UK branches, ensuring accurate financial reporting, payroll, reconciliations and credit control activities.

• Manage the day-to-day accounts function across Head Office and UK branch locations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, PVA reporting and support HMRC/PAYE requirements.
• Complete customer, bank, nominal ledger and aged debt reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities including journals, trial balance entries, prepayments and asset schedules.
• Oversee credit control activities, payment plans and aged debt reporting.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Support budget reporting and financial performance reviews.
• Manage import/export account administration and maintain accurate financial records.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Manager or senior finance position.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, nominal ledger and credit control processes.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and completing account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end accounting activities.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Experience with in a distribution, industrial or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.