Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Accounts Manager, for a client located in Bishop Auckland. Our client are looking for an Accounts Manager to join a growing team, supporting a portfolio of clients.

Reporting to the Company Directors, this autonomous position will be a challenging role requiring a person who can adapt and be flexible in managing their duties. Managing a small team with the responsibility to drive proactive accountancy and purchasing, as a key influencer throughout the business. It would be advantageous if you have experience working within a multi-sector/product manufacturing and distribution organisation.

In this role, you'll manage, review, publish accounts, help mentor and train the team, and play a key part in delivering high-quality service to clients. If you're a team player with strong accounts background with a passion for developing systems, departments and others, we'd love to hear from you.

Accounts Manager Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Ownership for producing month end management financial statements (P&L and BS) closing the month.
Month end balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining schedules.
Month end variance analysis.
Responsible for driving month end stock count accuracy.
Stock valuations info (including updating to latest costs).
Reconciling stock movements through both Sage and internal stock control sheets.
Producing and posting Accruals, Prepayments, Materials, etc.
Month end supplier statement reconciliations (aged debtors).
Producing and posting credit card expenses.
Proactive cost analysis.
Month end sales reconciliation and distribution of these figures to directors through balance sheet and plant metrics.
Producing weekly/monthly payroll journals to submit to external accountant.
VAT reporting.
Proforma submissions and communications both internally and externally.
Purchase control and linked info updated.
Supporting the finance function by undertaking ad-hoc projects and tasks throughout the month and at month end.
Customer credit authorisations.
Performing own clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
Answering telephone, greeting visitors, when required.
Other ad-hoc tasks.Accounts Manager Applicants:

ACA or ACCA qualified
Manufacturing experience
Strong communication skills
Experience managing accounts and people

Company Benefits:

Flexible start and finish times, in line with site opening times
29 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Positive work-life balance and a friendly, office environment.
Earlier finish on Fridays.
Career development opportunities.
A supportive, collaborative working culture.

Working Monday to Friday, 38.5 hours per week (hours can be flexible to suit). Salary is £35,000 to £38,000 DOE.

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