Accounts Manager

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Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and driving system enhancements?
We're partnering with a very well-established Charity to recruit an Accounts Manager, a key role leading the day-to-day delivery and ongoing evolution of Accounts Payable and Receivable operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a finance transformation journey, including the transition to a new cloud-based finance system.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll lead and develop a small transactional finance team (5-6 people), ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and systems.
You'll take ownership of:
End-to-end AP and AR processes, including credit control Driving process improvements and automation (including P2P systems) Supporting finance system implementation and optimisation Delivering KPI reporting and dashboards to support decision-making Ensuring strong financial controls, reconciliations, and a smooth month-end close Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to improve financial understanding and complianceThis is a highly visible role, combining operational leadership with continuous improvement and business partnering.
About You
You'll be an experienced transactional finance professional with a passion for systems and process improvement.
We're looking for:
Proven experience managing or supervising a finance team Strong background in transactional accounting (AP, AR, credit control) Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies Systems-savvy, ideally with exposure to ERP or finance system implementations Confident communicator, able to build relationships across a business AAT qualified or qualified by experienceExperience in a not-for-profit or values-driven organisation would be beneficial, but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is more than a transactional finance role-it's an opportunity to shape processes, influence systems, and develop a team within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
You'll benefit from:
Hybrid and flexible working (including compressed hours options) Generous annual leave and pension A supportive, people-focused culture Unique perks and access to visitor attractions for you and your family The chance to contribute to a meaningful organisational missionAdditional Information
Full-time (37.5 hours), with flexibility to consider part-time (30+ hours) Some travel to other UK sites may be required
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Location:
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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