Accountant

4759631
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Thirsk
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Market Rate

Accountant, North Yorkshire

Your new company

Are you a hands‑on finance professional looking to step into a pivotal role within a long‑established, highly successful SME manufacturer in North Yorkshire? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing business that has been operating for nearly four decades, with a proud £20m turnover and a workforce of 110 dedicated people.
Your new role
We're looking for a confident, detail‑driven Accountant / Finance Manager who thrives in a varied role and enjoys end‑to‑end ownership of the finance function.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead the day‑to‑day finance operations for the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful reporting.

Key responsibilities include:
Core Finance & Reporting
  • Producing Monthly Management Accounts
  • Preparing Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements
  • Leading year‑end audit preparation
  • Managing and improving financial processes across the business
  • Reconciling the bank accounts plus two online e‑commerce revenue streams (PayPal and CloudPayments)
Team Leadership
  • Line management and support of one direct report who will be involved in the monthly processing of 800–1000 purchase ledger invoices 1,400 customer invoices.
Payroll
  • Overseeing monthly payroll for all employees
Systems
Working with Sage 200 as the core accounting platform

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong technical accounting skills and experience in an SME environment
  • Confident with Sage 200 (or similar systems)
  • Someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting a team, and working closely with operational colleagues
What you'll get in return
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, fully office based
  • Statutory holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Chance to make a real impact in a growing, long‑standing manufacturing business
  • Stability, autonomy, and a genuinely varied role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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