Accounts Manager

As an employee-owned trust, the organisation is built on shared success, long-term thinking, and a genuine commitment to both its people and the environment. Their work sits firmly within the water sector, combining consultancy expertise with innovative software solutions to support sustainable water management. This gives the organisation a strong sense of purpose alongside commercial focus—something that consistently attracts individuals who value meaningful work.

The Opportunity

This is a key role within a collaborative and technically driven business, offering both autonomy and variety. Working closely with the Finance Director, the Accounts Manager will take ownership of core financial operations while contributing to the continued development of efficient, scalable systems.

The position is part-time (24–26 hours per week), with a flexible structure built around Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end project invoicing and schedules, working closely with project managers

• Oversee credit control and proactively manage financial risk

• Process supplier invoices, expenses, and e-commerce transactions (Sage)

• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit cards

• Monitor cash flow, including forecasting and reporting

Payroll & Compliance

• Liaise with external payroll providers and ensure HMRC compliance

• Administer workplace pensions in line with auto-enrolment regulations

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Produce quarterly and annual management accounts

• Manage VAT returns and statutory submissions

• Support profitability analysis across business areas

• Work with external accountants and identify improvements to finance systems

About You

The business is seeking someone who brings both technical capability and a grounded, dependable approach—someone comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment.

You will likely bring:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role

• AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum

• Strong Sage 50 Professional and Excel skills

• Experience in credit control and managing debtor ledgers

• A solid understanding of accounting structures and reporting

Exposure to payroll and pensions is advantageous, as is experience within a similar consultancy or SME setting.

Beyond technical skills, this role suits someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented

• Proactive and adaptable

• Discreet and professional with sensitive information

• A clear communicator who works well across teams

Availability during key financial periods (July, August, and quarter ends) is essential.

Why Join?

What sets this organisation apart is not just its technical expertise in the water and environmental sector, but how it operates as a business.

As an employee-owned trust, the culture is built around shared success and collective responsibility. This creates a supportive, collaborative environment with tangible rewards.

Highlights include:

• Tax-free employee ownership bonuses and performance-related incentives

• Generous holiday allowance (8.1 weeks FTE equivalent) with flexible options

• Employer-matched pension contributions (starting at 5%)

• Medicash health plan, wellbeing initiatives, and Cycle to Work scheme

• Dedicated time for professional development each year

• A flexible working culture with strong IT support

The Wallingford office itself reflects the character of the organisation—a Grade II listed building set within a peaceful riverside business park, offering a genuinely pleasant working environment.