Accounting ManagerLocation: Rochdale Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00)Salary: CompetitiveAbout Us:Join our clients close nit team in Rochdale, where they strive for excellence in finance and operations. As an integral part of their business, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by managing and improving their accounting functions.The Role:We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to work closely with the Financial & HR Manager. You will lead the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes. This role involves bank reconciliations, credit control, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits and tax returns.Key Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly group reporting.
Collaborate with the Financial Manager to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Drive improvements to accounting processes and systems.
Handle daily bank reconciliations, SAP payments, and outgoing online payments.
Manage credit control, dealer credit lines, and customer account queries.
Oversee the DLL stocking program and credit insurance.
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
Assist with year-end and internal audits.
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and Business Partner records.
Collect and verify monthly mileage logs.

What We’re Looking For:Essential Skills & Characteristics:

Methodical and disciplined approach to work.
Accuracy and reliability in all tasks.
Quick to learn and flexible to cover a variety of responsibilities.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.

Essential Experience:

Solid knowledge of accounting principles and business processes.
Confident in using Excel and general computer systems.
Proven experience in an administrative or accounting role.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

Accountancy training, such as AAT certification, is a plus.

Why Join?Our client offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise will be valued. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills, take ownership of key financial functions, and contribute to the success of our business. This is a large organisation with a family feel to it, you will be made to feel part of the team right away!How to Apply:If you are methodical, reliable, and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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