Accounts Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function across a successful local Garden Centre group operating multiple sites.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will manage and support an established team of four accounts staff. This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who is comfortable getting involved in the detail while providing friendly and supportive leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Managing the day-to-day accounts function across four companies
Leading and supporting the existing accounts team
Month-end processes, trial balances and reconciliations
Investigating discrepancies and variances
Managing sales, purchases, cash, banking and stock transactions
Monthly payroll and VAT records
Supporting cash flow management and financial reporting
Maintaining strong financial controls and processes
Liaising with colleagues across the wider business and multiple sites

About You You will have a strong hands-on accounts background, with experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and double-entry bookkeeping. Previous leadership experience is essential, along with strong Excel skills and experience using Sage.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and able to explain things clearly, with a collaborative management style that will work well with an experienced and long-standing team.

"Meridian Business Support is a Recruitment Specialist acting on behalf of our client as and Employmnt Business for this vacancy