Accounts Manager

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive candidate to join a well-established business on a permanent basis.

This role will be managing a team of two. The position will evolve into a project-focused role within the finance function, supporting systems and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support day-to-day operations
• Line manage two direct reports
• Provide guidance and training
• Ensure all transactional processes are completed accurately and efficiently
• Maintain financial controls and compliance standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team
• Drive improvements in processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency and scalability
• Support the finance department with an upcoming accounting system transition project
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders across departments

About You:

• Experience managing a small team is essential
• Confident leading and developing junior team members
• Strong process mindset - able to review, learn and improve existing workflows
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work with limited supervision
• Comfortable stepping into an operational role with project exposure in the future
• Experience with finance systems implementation or transformation projects is a bonus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to travel to Market Harborough office regularly (hybrid working pattern in place - 2 days in the office and 3 from home)

What's on Offer:

• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Unique employee benefits and perks
• Supportive, collaborative finance team with on-site and remote support available
• Career development and project exposure within a changing finance environment

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