Finance & Accounts Manager
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
Location: Bromsgrove – office based
Overview
Dental Warehouse Ltd is an established dental supplies business based in Bromsgrove, supplying dental dealers and customers throughout the UK.
We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Accounts Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our accounts and finance function.
This is a hands-on role within a small, established business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the purchase and sales ledgers, reconciling accounts and banks, controlling supplier payments and providing the Directors with clear and reliable financial information.
You will work closely with the Directors, administration and warehouse teams and liaise with our external accountants when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day accounts and finance function
- Maintain the purchase ledger and process supplier invoices
- Maintain the sales ledger and monitor customer accounts
- Carry out regular bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and manage supplier payment runs
- Monitor outstanding customer accounts and assist with credit control
- Maintain accurate records of payments, receipts and expenses
- Monitor company cash flow and provide regular updates to the Directors
- Assist with VAT returns and other statutory accounting requirements
- Prepare month-end information and management reports
- Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis when required
- Liaise with external accountants and provide information for year-end accounts
- Maintain accurate and well-organised financial records and supporting documentation
- Review existing accounting procedures and help improve financial controls and efficiency where appropriate
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance management role
- Good working knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger
- Experience with bank and supplier reconciliations
- Experience preparing and processing supplier payments
- Good understanding of VAT and general accounting procedures
- Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities
- The confidence to identify and investigate discrepancies
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to Directors and colleagues
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function
An accounting or bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous, but practical experience and the ability to manage the day-to-day accounts function are equally important.
About Dental Warehouse
Dental Warehouse Ltd is an established UK supplier to the dental industry. We are a small, experienced team and are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the business and take ownership of the company's day-to-day financial administration.
This is an office-based position at our Bromsgrove premises.
Benefits
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year, depending on experience.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
