Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager | London, Office Based | Paying £40k - £45k DOE We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, and assisting with management reporting across multiple business operations. The business is working in the construction industry in Central London and the role is 5 days a week on site. Key Responsibilities • Manage the Purchase Ledger, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs. • Manage the Sales Ledger, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation and credit control. • Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow. • Assist with payroll preparation and industry-specific tax scheme administration where applicable. • Maintain accurate cost records and allocate expenditure to the appropriate cost centres. • Process employee expenses and maintain expense records. • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, VAT returns, accruals and year-end accounts. • Produce financial reports and reconciliations for senior management. • Maintain accurate accounting records using cloud-based accounting software. • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting systems. • Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties. Essential Requirements • 3-5 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting. • Strong knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero or similar). • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified. • Experience preparing management accounts. • Experience working across multiple business entities. • Knowledge of project costing or contract-based industries.