Deputy Accounts Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Deputy Accounts Manager to support our finance team and play a key role in maintaining accurate, efficient, and compliant accounting operations. This role works closely with the Accounts Manager and has a dotted reporting line to the Financial Controller, contributing to financial reporting, internal controls, and continuous process improvement.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and are ready to take on a role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger postings, invoice processing, query resolution, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and oversee all company credit cards and expense systems, including reconciliation and administration.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare weekly payment runs, ad‑hoc payments, and automated remittances.
• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close.
• Run weekly coordination calls to track team tasks, deadlines, and reporting requirements, ensuring follow‑up actions are documented and completed.
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, ensuring full compliance and supporting documentation.
• Complete national statistics and other required regulatory filings
• Support HR with monthly payroll calculations
• Collaboration with the Financial Controller
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and resolving balance sheet reconciliations
• Support ledger reviews up to Trial Balance
• Complete month‑end journals and produce ad‑hoc reporting
• Contribute to financial reporting, audit preparation, analytical work, and continuous improvement
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and reporting accuracy
• Support finance projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
• Leadership & Coverage
• Act as deputy lead during the Accounts Manager’s absence
• Provide delegated support for the Financial Controller when required
• Carry out any other ad‑hoc duties as needed

🧩 Person Specification

Essential Qualification: 

• ACCA/CIMA part‑qualified (or equivalent)

Experience

• Experience supervising an AP and/or AR function
• Strong transactional finance experience with high accuracy

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central, Sage or similar accounting software
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail with a questioning, analytical mindset
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask under pressure
• Customer‑service–orientated approach

Personal Attributes

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong problem‑solving capability
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a multi‑currency environment
• Experience with both purchase and sales ledger processes

📩 Apply Now
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and make a difference in a high‑performing finance team, we’d love to hear from you.