Accounts Supervisor

Location: Maidenhead

Type: Part time (20 hours), preferably on site daily - i.e. 4 hours a day. Do not discount a temporary resource, but preferably a permanent resource

Team: 1 Accounts Assistant

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Supervisor to oversee day-to-day financial operations for our specialist drainage/pumps & electrical business. As part of a larger group, the role offers exposure to group reporting, cross-entity transactions, and robust financial processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Sage One (or similar), and be confident managing payroll, VAT, fixed assets, and supporting month-end and year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly Operations:

Manage all accounting entries and reconciliations in Sage One

Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations

Supervise and support junior finance/admin staff

Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries

Payroll & Employee Expenses:

Prepare monthly payroll for processing (liaising with Group Payroll)

Process employee expenses and mileage claims in line with policy

Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements (e.g., RTI submissions)

VAT and Compliance:

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (standard and reverse charge if applicable)

Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and group VAT rules

Support with CIS returns (if applicable in the industry context)

Fixed Assets and Depreciation:

Maintain the fixed asset register

Process additions, disposals, and calculate depreciation monthly

Support annual capital investment tracking and reporting

Month-End / Year-End Reporting:

Assist in monthly management accounts preparation

Post accruals, prepayments, journals as needed

Prepare supporting schedules for audit and liaise with external auditors

Reconcile intercompany balances within the group structure

Process Improvement & Group Liaison:

Recommend improvements to processes and internal controls

Support the Group Management Accountant with group consolidation information

Maintain consistency with group accounting policies

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

Solid experience in an Accounts Supervisor or Senior Bookkeeper role

Proficient with Sage One (Sage Business Cloud Accounting)

Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and fixed asset management

Good understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)

Comfortable working in a SME environment as part of a wider group

Desirable:

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or construction-related businesses

Familiarity with group reporting structures and intercompany transactions

Knowledge of Sage Payroll or other integrated payroll systems

Key Attributes:

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Team player with a willingness to support wider business initiatives