Full job descriptionAccounts Manager
Ipswich | Up to £45,000 | Office-Based


Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that offers more than month-end reporting?


We are recruiting an Accounts Manager to join a successful, long-established business in Ipswich. This is a broad and varied opportunity where you’ll work closely with Directors, contribute to commercial decision-making and play a key role in the continued development of the finance function.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll be responsible for producing management accounts, maintaining financial controls, supporting cash flow management, overseeing compliance activities and helping drive process improvements across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on finance responsibilities with business partnering, systems improvement and strategic involvement.


Key Responsibilities
*Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
*Manage balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
*Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
*Oversee VAT compliance and assist with statutory reporting
*Lead audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
*Support import and customs compliance processes
*Partner with Directors to provide financial insight and analysis
*Mentor junior members of the finance team
*Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
*Support ongoing finance and systems development projects


About You
You’ll ideally be ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified, or possess strong qualified-by-experience credentials, with:
*Management accounting and financial reporting experience
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Excellent stakeholder management abilities
*A proactive, hands-on approach
*Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
*Strong systems and Excel skills
Experience within wholesale, distribution, import/export or stock-led environments would be advantageous but is not essential.


What’s on Offer?
*Salary up to £45,000 per annum
*Free on-site parking
*Direct exposure to senior leadership
*Broad and commercially focused role
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Long-term career development opportunities


Interested?
If you’re looking for an Accounts Manager position where you can genuinely influence the business, work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in improving finance processes, we’d love to hear from you.