Accounts Manager - Sole Role - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Accounts Manager (Sole Role) 

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annumLocation: Ransomes Europark, IpswichJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMWork Environment: Office-based

An industry-leading organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer/Accounts Manager to oversee the Accounts department. This role is essential in ensuring accuracy across all financial operations—from purchase ledger to trial balance—and includes managing a small payroll. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Sage 50 and thrive in a fast-paced, office-based environment.

• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers and vendors.
• Maintain and reconcile financial records using Sage 50 accounting software.
• Perform accurate data entry to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Manage monthly HMRC postponed VAT statements and ensure alignment with system records.
• Process sales and purchase ledger invoices and credit notes in GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Handle payroll for up to 20 staff, including issuing contracts and managing leavers via an external HR system.
• Administer the company pension scheme.
• Assist in preparing monthly profit and loss accounts and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

• Proven experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and best practices.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong data entry skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Standard working hours with no weekend work
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and passionate industry

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role.