Accounts Manager; Transactional & VAT

Accounts Manager (Transactional & VAT) - Fforestfach

Salary: £35,000

Location:

Fforestfach, Swansea

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Working pattern:
Fully site-based
Type:
Permanent

We are recruiting for an Accounts Manager to join a growing multi-entity, multi-site business based in Fforestfach, Swansea. This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for the day‑to‑day transactional finance function, VAT and supporting the wider finance requirements across a number of entities.

Working as part of a small finance team, you will oversee transactional finance activities while working closely with senior management. The role will suit someone who has a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT and month‑end processes, and who is comfortable working across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing a small finance team
• Responsibility for day-to-day transactional finance
• Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Payment runs
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting month‑end processes
• Reviewing and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting P&L and management reporting
• Working across multiple entities and sites
• Supporting year‑end processes
• Maintaining financial controls
• Providing financial information to senior management
• Improving finance processes and procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Manager, Senior Accounts or similar position
• Strong transactional finance experience
• Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns
• Experience across AP and AR
• Experience working across multiple entities
• Good understanding of month‑end processes
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
• Ability to manage and support a small finance team
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to work independently
• PQ or AAT qualification/studies would be desirable but are not essential

This is a fully site-based opportunity in Fforestfach, Swansea, offering broad exposure across a multi‑entity, multi‑site business and the opportunity to take ownership of transactional finance and VAT.