Full job descriptionAccounts Manager (Transactional & VAT) - FforestfachSalary: £35,000
Location: Fforestfach, Swansea
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Working pattern: Fully site-based
Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for an Accounts Manager to join a growing multi-entity, multi-site business based in Fforestfach, Swansea. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day transactional finance function, VAT and supporting the wider finance requirements across a number of entities.
Working as part of a small finance team, you will oversee transactional finance activities while working closely with senior management. The role will suit someone who has a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT and month-end processes, and who is comfortable working across multiple entities.
Key responsibilities:
*Managing and overseeing a small finance team
*Responsibility for day-to-day transactional finance
*Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger
*Accounts payable and accounts receivable
*Bank reconciliations
*Payment runs
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Supporting month-end processes
*Reviewing and maintaining accurate financial records
*Supporting P&L and management reporting
*Working across multiple entities and sites
*Supporting year-end processes
*Maintaining financial controls
*Providing financial information to senior management
*Improving finance processes and procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
*Previous experience within an Accounts Manager, Senior Accounts or similar position
*Strong transactional finance experience
*Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns
*Experience across AP and AR
*Experience working across multiple entities
*Good understanding of month-end processes
*Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
*Ability to manage and support a small finance team
*A hands-on approach and the ability to work independently
*PQ or AAT qualification/studies would be desirable but are not essential
This is a fully site-based opportunity in Fforestfach, Swansea, offering broad exposure across a multi-entity, multi-site business and the opportunity to take ownership of transactional finance and VAT.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch