Location - Wallingford
Qualification - AAT Level 3 qualified or ACCA studier
About the Business
My client is a specialist, UK‑based environmental consultancy that is employee owned.
Known for developing the tools and techniques widely used as national standards, they offer a unique blend of consultancy, innovation and technical credibility.
With a highly experienced team of around 24 employees and roughly £2Million turnover, they deliver robust, well‑informed solutions that help clients navigate complex environmental and regulatory challenges
About the Role
This position is part-time, roughly 24 to 26 hours a week Accounts Manager vacancy combining preparing & producing management accounts and quarterly accounts with managing all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and preparing payroll for an outsourced payroll provider managing the payroll cycle.
Supporting a part-time finance director this position is replacing an accounts manager close to retiring. Additional responsibilities can include business partnering with project managers and implementing efficiency across finance process.
Key Duties
Financial Operations & Monthly Activity
Oversee the full cycle of billing for ongoing work, ensuring all charges are raised, sent and tracked appropriately.
Coordinate with project leads to maintain up‑to‑date billing timetables and align financial activity with internal project and CRM systems.
Import and reconcile online sales data within the accounting platform to maintain accurate revenue records.
Monitor outstanding balances, follow up overdue payments and apply measures to reduce financial exposure.
Handle incoming supplier invoices, ensuring they are validated and processed promptly.
Review employee expenditure claims and approve them in line with internal policies.
Maintain accurate banking records through regular reconciliations and transaction checks.
Administer and balance all company card expenditure, ensuring transactions are coded and verified.
Carry out frequent assessments of cash position, supporting short‑ and long‑term cash‑flow planning and oversight.Payroll & People‑Related Finance
Oversee the payroll process, working closely with the external payroll provider to ensure accuracy and meet HMRC obligations.
Administer pension arrangements, ensuring adherence to auto‑enrolment rules and regulatory expectations.Management Reporting & Compliance
Prepare periodic management reports, including quarterly and year‑end financial summaries.
Act as the point of contact for external accountants and HMRC, supplying required information and coordinating submissions.
Complete VAT filings and manage other statutory financial returns.
Evaluate and enhance finance processes, introducing improvements where needed.
Support the Finance Director by analysing profitability across different service areas and contributing to financial insight.What we are looking for:
Minimum AAT Level 3 Qualified or ACCA studier
Experience Preparing and Producing management Accounts
Good working experience around credit control & managing debtors.
Experience with end-to-end accounts payable management
Sage 50 experience - DESIRABLE
Finance Business Partnering - DESIRABLE
Must be a driver and have access to a vehicle
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £41000.00 per year