Role Overview
Onshore Technical are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a growing welding and construction business operating within the gas industry. This is a hands-on bookkeeping and accounts role, ideal for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a busy SME environment. The role offers reduced working hours of 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with four days based in the Cwmbran office and one day working from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day bookkeeping
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Raising and processing customer invoices
- Managing supplier invoices and payment schedules
- Bank reconciliations
- Credit control
- Supporting payroll administration
- Managing subcontractor payments
- Supporting CIS administration where required
- VAT preparation and supporting VAT returns
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting with monthly management information
- Supporting budgeting and cash-flow monitoring
- Preparing information for external accountants and year-end
- Working with Project Managers on job costing and project-related financial information
- Supporting the wider management team with financial queries and reporting
Key Experience
- Previous experience in an Accounts Manager, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer or similar role
- Strong practical bookkeeping experience
- Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger
- Experience with bank reconciliations and invoicing
- Experience supporting payroll
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Experience within construction, engineering, utilities, welding or another project-based business would be particularly advantageous
- Knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments would also be beneficial
- AAT qualifications would be welcomed but are not essential where candidates can demonstrate strong relevant experience
What's On Offer
- £28,000–£30,000 salary DOE
- Permanent position
- 9:00am–3:00pm working hours
- Hybrid working
- Four days office / one day home
- Company pension
- Opportunity to join a growing engineering business