Account Manager

Account Manager

Description

Account Manager

Location: Bodmin

Salary: Up to £37,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Account Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

To ensure the smooth running of the Accounts department. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts office and Accounts Assistant, including approving absence requests, conducting staff appraisals, training as required.
• Provision of management information in various forms.  Sales figures, P&L, balance sheets, various ad hoc reports and costings.
• Provide management accounts in a timely manner.
• Maintain accounting functions of in USA and maintain all ledgers.  Preparation of Californian Sales & US tax returns.
• Credit control for Company.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT return.
• Fulfilling obligations for Intrastat reporting; including EC sales listings.
• Administer and maintain Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme, providing advice to staff as required.
• Oversee auto enrolment pension scheme and ensure timely re-enrolment is actioned, alongside opts outs for participants of stakeholder scheme as requested/required.
• Oversee and maintain payroll system to ensure Inland Revenue requirements are met.
• Prepare monthly PAYE payments.
• Ensure annual return is completed and reconciled.
• Liaise with auditors and complete required preparatory work for annual audit year end and half year.
• Liaise with Chairman over transfers and general smooth running of funds flow.
• Keep updated with changes in legislation/government guidance as necessary (including COVID-19 awareness).
• Keep updated of changes in statutory payments ie. maternity, paternity, redundancy and National Minimum Wage etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experienced Accounts Technician with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior role.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of computerised accounts systems when used in a SME environment.
• Able to delegate effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and able to write concise meaningful reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and integrity, able to build the confidence and trust of colleagues.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Excel and integrated accounting systems.
• Able to understand and appreciate all of the Company’s functions including finance, administration, manufacturing, and the other processes within the Company.
• Skills in executing commercial business and strategic thinking.
• Analytical skills to drive operational efficiency.
• Proven financial and accounting expertise, to include a minimum of 5 years’ financial management and book-keeping, experience of integrated accounting systems and exposure to medium to large-scale financial and P&L management.
• Experience of international trade, ideally obtained in a manufacturing setting;
• Reviewing and negotiating credit worthiness.
• Experience of engaging stakeholders and customers at a senior level.
• Previous experience in a related role or industry is essential.
• Formal qualification in accounting or book-keeping (eg from ACCA or AAT).
• Management qualifications: MBA or ILM Level 4/5.
• Experience in lieu of qualifications may be considered.
• A model of discretion and professionalism, who can present a good impression when representing the Company.
• Eligible to work in UK.

Location: Bodmin

Salary: Up to £37,000