Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager | London, Office Based | Paying £40k - £45k DOE

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, and assisting with management reporting across multiple business operations. The business is working in the construction industry in Central London and the role is 5 days a week on site.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage the Purchase Ledger, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
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• Manage the Sales Ledger, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation and credit control.
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• Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
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• Assist with payroll preparation and industry-specific tax scheme administration where applicable.
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• Maintain accurate cost records and allocate expenditure to the appropriate cost centres.
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• Process employee expenses and maintain expense records.
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• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, accruals and year-end accounts.
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• Produce financial reports and reconciliations for senior management.
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• Maintain accurate accounting records using cloud-based accounting software.
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• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting systems.
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• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.
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Essential Requirements

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• 3-5 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
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• Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero or similar).
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified.
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• Experience preparing management accounts.
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• Experience working across multiple business entities.
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• Knowledge of project costing or contract-based industries.
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