Part-Time Accounts Manager
Annual Salary: £40,000–£45,000 pro rata
Location: Near Great Blakenham
Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days)
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based

We are seeking a Part-Time Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of a successful and well-established business. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive individual with strong experience in accounting, including Management Accounts, VAT, and Year-End processes. The successful candidate will report directly to the company’s Directors and manage one member of staff.

System Used: Evolution M (Construction)

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly Management Accounts, including reconciliation to the costing system
• Reconcile Trial Balance and control accounts (VAT, PAYE, CIS, Wages, Sales & Purchase Ledger)
• Prepare annual budgets and update monthly forecasts
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns
• Reconcile and process PAYE/NIC and CIS tax payments
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll, including statutory returns (FPS, EPS, P60, P11D, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with pension and auto-enrolment legislation
• Oversee credit control and ensure timely payments
• Process subcontractor ledger including applications, certificates, and retentions
• Manage cash book and purchase ledger
• Supervise one Accounts Clerk

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software
• Proficiency in Office 365, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the construction industry would be an advantage (but not essential)

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme (above statutory minimum after 12 months)
• Private healthcare (after 12 months of service)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Regular social events
• Annual bonus