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Location: Maidenhead
Type: Part time (20 hours), preferably on site daily - i.e. 4 hours a day. Do not discount a temporary resource, but preferably a permanent resource
Team: 1 Accounts Assistant
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Supervisor to oversee day-to-day financial operations for our specialist drainage/pumps & electrical business. As part of a larger group, the role offers exposure to group reporting, cross-entity transactions, and robust financial processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Sage One (or similar), and be confident managing payroll, VAT, fixed assets, and supporting month-end and year-end processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily/Weekly Operations:
Manage all accounting entries and reconciliations in Sage One
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
Supervise and support junior finance/admin staff
Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries
Payroll & Employee Expenses:
Prepare monthly payroll for processing (liaising with Group Payroll)
Process employee expenses and mileage claims in line with policy
Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements (e.g., RTI submissions)
VAT and Compliance:
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (standard and reverse charge if applicable)
Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and group VAT rules
Support with CIS returns (if applicable in the industry context)
Fixed Assets and Depreciation:
Maintain the fixed asset register
Process additions, disposals, and calculate depreciation monthly
Support annual capital investment tracking and reporting
Month-End / Year-End Reporting:
Assist in monthly management accounts preparation
Post accruals, prepayments, journals as needed
Prepare supporting schedules for audit and liaise with external auditors
Reconcile intercompany balances within the group structure
Process Improvement & Group Liaison:
Recommend improvements to processes and internal controls
Support the Group Management Accountant with group consolidation information
Maintain consistency with group accounting policies
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
Solid experience in an Accounts Supervisor or Senior Bookkeeper role
Proficient with Sage One (Sage Business Cloud Accounting)
Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and fixed asset management
Good understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
Comfortable working in a SME environment as part of a wider group
Desirable:
AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or construction-related businesses
Familiarity with group reporting structures and intercompany transactions
Knowledge of Sage Payroll or other integrated payroll systems
Key Attributes:
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Team player with a willingness to support wider business initiatives
