Accounts Department Manager

Accounts Department Manager

Location: Hatfield, AL9 5JN

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Holidays: 21 p.a. increasing to 27 days after 5 years' service

We are Mulmar, we are growing and we want you!

With more than 30 years' experience and over 140 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, Mulmar is a leader in the supply and maintenance of some of the world's finest espresso coffee machines in offices, high street coffee shops, restaurants, airports, hotels and food retailers.

We are now seeking to recruit an Accounts Department Manager who will oversee the company's accounting operations, manage staff and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Payroll - collect, confirm and process time sheets and overtime.
• Track employee vacation and sick time and verify payments / deductions.
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage all legal documents and insurance related tasks.
• Cash - record and file cash and credit card transactions.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, customs legislation and other relevant financial and legal requirements.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Liaise with third party providers, customers and suppliers.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial reports, budgets and expenditures.
• Build and maintain relationships with external accountants and other stakeholders.
• Provide support to other accounts staff as required.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification.
• Proven experience with Sage 50 accounting software.
• Experience of successfully managing and mentoring a small team.
• Strong payroll, invoicing, and general accounting experience.
• Experience with VAT, purchase ledger, and supplier management.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience of Exchequer desirable but not a necessity as training will be given.
• Familiarity with insurance policies, legal documentation, and customs regulations.
• Experience managing legal documents and insurance.

Personal Competencies

• Attention to detail. Is thorough when performing work, accurate and conscientious about detail.
• Organisation skills. Able to plan and successfully undertake tasks within specified timescales.
• Take ownership. Highly capable and productive.
• Communication skills. Be able to express information to work colleagues and customers clearly and concisely, listens to others with an ability to resolve conflicts or disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Flexible. Open to change; willing to support the team with accounting tasks.
• A self starter. Able to work on own initiative with low level of supervision.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in either of these roles, click on 'APPLY' today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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