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Accounts Manager

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Manager position offers a salary of approximately £40,000 per annum and is based in Maidstone.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires the candidate to have financial experience within a Manufacturing or Construction background.
  • The successful applicant will lead a team of 3 Accounts Assistants while managing payroll, treasury functions, and statutory returns, particularly under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing monthly payroll, managing fixed assets, and preparing quarterly VAT returns for three companies.
  • Benefits include 20 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and an in-house gym, with a strong emphasis on leadership and continuous improvement.
Accounts Manager
  • Salary: c£40,000pa
  • Location: Maidstone
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent/Hybrid (4 days office-based)
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)

We are looking for a multi-skilled and experienced Accounts Manager to ensure the smooth running of an accounts department. This role includes preparing payroll, managing treasury functions, and handling statutory returns. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Accounts Assistants and will play a key role in maintaining financial compliance and regulation, particularly within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage the Accounts team, consisting of 3 Accounts Assistants.
  • Oversee treasury management, including payment approvals and bank reconciliations.
  • Handle monthly payroll activities, including summarising, checking, paying payroll, posting journals, and managing deductions.
  • Process weekly timesheets, allocating costs to the correct projects.
  • Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset register.
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Create and manage projects within Sage 200, ensuring accurate contract values and budgets.
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns for 3 companies.
  • Manage monthly CIS returns and issue monthly subcontractor statements.
  • Complete National Statistic returns.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Financial experience within a Manufacturing/Construction background.
  • Strong knowledge of financial compliance and regulation, specifically within CIS.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in IT and financial systems.
  • Experience working in a cost-conscious environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits:
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Study support.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Income protection.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Onsite parking.
  • In-house gym.
  • Company events.
  • Employee referral scheme.

To apply for this Accounts Manager position, please submit your CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.