Location: Coventry
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and ability)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (40 hours/week, some flexibility negotiable) Holidays: 33 days paid holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Our client is a leading supplier to the UK’s professional grounds maintenance industry. They are committed to providing excellent service and high-quality products to their customers, which include hundreds of local authorities, national contractors, numerous grounds departments of sports, tourism and educational institutions along with landscaping companies. As a family-run business, they value trust, loyalty, and a collaborative working environment. The business is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Team Leader to join their small but dynamic finance team. While they collaborate with an accountancy firm for monthly and year-end management accounts and taxation, they require a skilled individual to manage and oversee all other aspects of the finance department. This role involves leading and coordinating a close-knit team to ensure the smooth operation of financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• General accounts payable/receivable duties
• Entering supplier invoices into the ERP system
• Matching and checking suppliers' invoices
• Credit control activities
• Managing credit insurance
• Preparing and processing payroll
• Handling VAT returns and submissions
• Reconciling bank statements and financial transactions
• Producing financial reports and statements
• Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Overseeing expense management and approvals
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Managing the team

Requirements

• A comprehensive understanding of accounts and bookkeeping experience
• Absolute trustworthiness and loyalty
• High standard of literacy and communication skills
• Proficiency in IT and systems
• A detail-oriented, accurate, and organized approach
• A cooperative and easy-to-work-with demeanour
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets

Benefits

• Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
• Bonus
• Excellent working environment
• Lovely semi-rural location
• Working Hours: Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility in working hours can be negotiated.
• Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 33 days of paid holiday per annum, including Bank Holidays and a Christmas shutdown.

If you are an organised, detailed, and dependable finance professional, we would love to hear from you.