• Salary: c£40,000pa
• Location: Maidstone
• Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent/Hybrid (4 days office-based)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)

We are looking for a multi-skilled and experienced Accounts Manager to ensure the smooth running of an accounts department. This role includes preparing payroll, managing treasury functions, and handling statutory returns. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Accounts Assistants and will play a key role in maintaining financial compliance and regulation, particularly within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

• Manage the Accounts team, consisting of 3 Accounts Assistants.
• Oversee treasury management, including payment approvals and bank reconciliations.
• Handle monthly payroll activities, including summarising, checking, paying payroll, posting journals, and managing deductions.
• Process weekly timesheets, allocating costs to the correct projects.
• Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset register.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Create and manage projects within Sage 200, ensuring accurate contract values and budgets.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for 3 companies.
• Manage monthly CIS returns and issue monthly subcontractor statements.
• Complete National Statistic returns.

• Financial experience within a Manufacturing/Construction background.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and regulation, specifically within CIS.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT and financial systems.
• Experience working in a cost-conscious environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Study support.
• Private healthcare.
• Income protection.
• Pension scheme.
• Onsite parking.
• In-house gym.
• Company events.
• Employee referral scheme.

To apply for this Accounts Manager position, please submit your CV.