Accounts Manager

IPS Finance is working exclusively with a privately owned business in North Yorkshire. Our client is an established and growing SME operating across a range of commercial activities.

Reporting directly to the Directors, this is a broad and hands-on accounting role taking responsibility for the day-to-day finance function. The position would suit an experienced Accounts Manager, Company Accountant, or Senior Bookkeeper looking for a varied role within a growing owner-managed business.

You will oversee the transactional finance processes whilst producing management information and maintaining accurate financial records across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day finance function, including sales and purchase ledger activities
• Preparing invoices, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Producing monthly management accounts, trial balance information, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and supporting month-end processes
• Monitoring cash flow, budgets, and profitability across the business
• Processing expenses and preparing payroll information for external providers
• Producing financial reports and analysis for the Directors to support business decision-making
• Managing intercompany transactions and liaising with external accountants regarding year-end accounts preparation
• Maintaining financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required