Accounts Manager / Finance Director (AAT Qualified)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Accounts Manager / Finance Director (AAT Qualified) to lead the finance function of a dynamic, fast\-growing global fashion jewellery brand.

This role requires full responsibility for financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong cash flow management, while managing a small finance team including bookkeeping, credit control, and payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management \& Reporting

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights


• Oversee year\-end accounts and liaise with external accountants/auditors


• Produce budgets, forecasts, and financial projections aligned with business goals


• Monitor profitability, margins, and cost control, particularly across product lines and markets


• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements

• Manage and supervise:


• Bookkeeper (transactional processing, reconciliations)/ Credit Controller (accounts receivable, collections)


• Payroll (staff payroll, compliance)


• Provide guidance, training, and performance management to the team.


• Implement efficient workflows and financial processes

• Maintain strong cash flow management and forecasting


• Oversee credit control strategy, ensuring timely collections and minimising bad debt


• Monitor debtor days and implement improvements where needed


• Manage supplier payments and optimise working capital

• Oversee end\-to\-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance


• Ensure compliance with PAYE, VAT, and other statutory obligations


• Manage pension contributions and employee benefits administration

• Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and expansion


• Provide financial insight into:


• Product performance


• International sales channels


• E\-commerce and wholesale operations


• Identify cost\-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency


• Support system improvements (e.g. accounting software, reporting tools)

Essential

• AAT qualified (or equivalent)


• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Finance Director role


• Strong background in:


• Management accounts


• Cash flow forecasting


• Payroll oversight


• Credit control processes


• Experience managing or supervising finance staff


• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems ideally Sage.

• Experience in retail, fashion, jewellery, or e\-commerce sectors


• Understanding of multi\-currency and international trading


• Experience working in a growing or fast\-paced SME environment

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Commercially minded with the ability to influence decision\-making


• Proactive, hands\-on, and solution\-focused


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Ability to work in a fast\-moving, creative business environment

• Competitive salary: £45k to £50k


• Bonus / performance incentives


• Staff discounts on products


• Opportunity to grow with an international brand


• Free Parking

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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