ESS6954N - Accounts Department Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £36,000 i £38,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Dursley, Gloucestershire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | ESS Employment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ESS6954N |
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LOCATION: Dursley, Gloucestershire
HOURS: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: £36,000pa - £38,000pa pro rata
PERMANENT
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Vacancy – Accounts Department Manager
As Accounts Department Manager, your role is to support the Finance Director by leading daily accounting operations and managing the accounts team.
You will collaborate with our internal teams and global network to efficiently resolve any queries and help to ensure the accounts department is running smoothly. You will be detail-focused and highly experienced with excellent knowledge of managing a variety of accounts. A well organised individual who can prioritise workload and produce highly accurate work.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
Team Leadership
• Day-to-day guidance and mentoring to the Accounts teams
• A proactive “Can Do” attitude
Operational Management
• Manage all financial aspects within the UK, French & Irish companies
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations across 3 companies
• Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions such as income and outgoings to trial balance level, to ensure the accounting software is up to date and accurate
• Timely collection of debtor balances
Financial Reporting
• Production of accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports
• Preparation of monthly VAT, VIES and EU reporting.
• Assist Finance Director with year-end preparation, including liaising with UK, French & Irish Accounting firms.
• Create journals, prepayments and accruals where required
Budgets & forecasting
• Management of cashflow reporting
• Assist Finance Director with annual budgets
Compliance & Controls
• Supporting continuous improvement across the finance function by driving best practices and streamlining processes
• Develop and enforce internal controls and checklists
• Create and monitor KPIs
Legislation
• You will also be expected to stay up to date on any relevant legislation or global developments.
Education and Training
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Full qualification from a professional body such as ACCA, ICAEW or ACA
Work Experience
• 5-10 ten years’ experience in an accounting environment, with at least 2 – 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Previous experience using SAGE.
Knowledge and Skills
• Provide a high level of service to meet our standards & expectations
• Professional, friendly & personable nature
• Have effective planning, organisational and communication skills – written, verbal and non-verbal.
• Be highly accurate and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills and use of Microsoft suite of packages including advanced Excel
• Up to date working knowledge of Sage 200 Accounts
• Knowledge of the market and industry
• Strong motivational skills
• Experience of dealing with international suppliers
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively
• Able to operate at a consistent pace and manage timely situations under pressure
• Manage multiple project deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
Desirable
• Ability to speak French would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Import / Export procedures
• Knowledge of foreign accounting standards
• Foreign exchange transactions
What We Offer
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
Our client is seasonal so in the summer period you work 40 hours and the winter period 34 hours. The average is 37 hours per week and your pay is based on this as an average working week.
For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Liam Edwards on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
HOURS: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: £36,000pa - £38,000pa pro rata
PERMANENT
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Vacancy – Accounts Department Manager
As Accounts Department Manager, your role is to support the Finance Director by leading daily accounting operations and managing the accounts team.
You will collaborate with our internal teams and global network to efficiently resolve any queries and help to ensure the accounts department is running smoothly. You will be detail-focused and highly experienced with excellent knowledge of managing a variety of accounts. A well organised individual who can prioritise workload and produce highly accurate work.
Responsibilities:
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
Team Leadership
• Day-to-day guidance and mentoring to the Accounts teams
• A proactive “Can Do” attitude
Operational Management
• Manage all financial aspects within the UK, French & Irish companies
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations across 3 companies
• Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions such as income and outgoings to trial balance level, to ensure the accounting software is up to date and accurate
• Timely collection of debtor balances
Financial Reporting
• Production of accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports
• Preparation of monthly VAT, VIES and EU reporting.
• Assist Finance Director with year-end preparation, including liaising with UK, French & Irish Accounting firms.
• Create journals, prepayments and accruals where required
Budgets & forecasting
• Management of cashflow reporting
• Assist Finance Director with annual budgets
Compliance & Controls
• Supporting continuous improvement across the finance function by driving best practices and streamlining processes
• Develop and enforce internal controls and checklists
• Create and monitor KPIs
Legislation
• You will also be expected to stay up to date on any relevant legislation or global developments.
Education and Training
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Full qualification from a professional body such as ACCA, ICAEW or ACA
Work Experience
• 5-10 ten years’ experience in an accounting environment, with at least 2 – 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Previous experience using SAGE.
Knowledge and Skills
• Provide a high level of service to meet our standards & expectations
• Professional, friendly & personable nature
• Have effective planning, organisational and communication skills – written, verbal and non-verbal.
• Be highly accurate and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills and use of Microsoft suite of packages including advanced Excel
• Up to date working knowledge of Sage 200 Accounts
• Knowledge of the market and industry
• Strong motivational skills
• Experience of dealing with international suppliers
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively
• Able to operate at a consistent pace and manage timely situations under pressure
• Manage multiple project deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
Desirable
• Ability to speak French would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Import / Export procedures
• Knowledge of foreign accounting standards
• Foreign exchange transactions
What We Offer
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
Our client is seasonal so in the summer period you work 40 hours and the winter period 34 hours. The average is 37 hours per week and your pay is based on this as an average working week.
For further information on the role, or a general chat about other opportunities, please call Liam Edwards on 01453 832468. Alternatively, please email your CV to liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
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