Deputy Accounts Manager
Chobham
£45K per annum
Due to growth my client is seeking an experienced Deputy Accounts Manager to join their team in Chobham. The Deputy Accounts Manager works alongside the Accounts Manager to support the effective delivery of day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant policies and standards. The role also maintains a dotted reporting relationship with the Financial Controller and collaborates closely with both functions to support financial reporting, controls, and continuous improvement across the finance team. You will:


*Support the management of daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger processing, invoice posting, query resolution, and statement reconciliations
*Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
*Manage the administration and oversight of company credit cards for crew and staff, including expense system maintenance and credit card reconciliations
*Perform regular (monthly) supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
*Prepare weekly payment runs, ad-hoc payments, and automated remittance processing
*Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
*Coordinate and run weekly finance team calls to support task tracking, deadlines, and priorities, and to align with the Financial Controller on reporting requirements and outstanding actions; ensure actions are documented and followed up
*Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns accurately and on time, maintaining appropriate supporting documentation and regulatory compliance
*Prepare and submit national statistics and other statutory or regulatory returns as required
*Provide support to HR with monthly payroll calculations
*Prepare, review, and resolve balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, ensuring clear documentation and timely investigation of variances
*Review ledgers through to Trial Balance
*Complete month-end activities including journals and ad-hoc reporting
*Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, analytical tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives
*Contribute to strengthening internal controls, financial governance, and reporting accuracy
*Participate in finance-related projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
*Act as deputy to the Accounts Manager during periods of absence
*Provide cover for the Financial Controller when required
*Undertake additional ad-hoc duties as needed


The ideal candidate will:


*Be ACCA/CIMA qualified or part qualified
*Ideally have experience in Microsoft BC accounting systems or similar
*Strong working knowledge on Microsoft Excel
*Have the ability to meet deadlines and working within a fast-paced environment
*Have strong attention to detail
*Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
*Have strong problem-solving skills
*Be organised and proactive
*Ideally have experience in both purchase and sales ledger


Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm. Hours can be flexible.




Benefits include 25 days holiday plus BH, Company pension, Parking onsite, Private medical insurance, Electric Vehicle car scheme following 12 months of employment and Company bonus scheme.