Accounts Lead

Attega Group Ltd • Permanent • Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom • £33k - £35k / year • 1d ago

Accounts Lead

Up to £35,000 P/A (depending on experience)
Swallowfield, Reading
Full time, Permanent
8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong all-round accounts experience in an SME environment?

Do you hold an AAT qualification and want to take the next step in your career expanding your responsibilities?

Attega Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with our client, a growing organisation made up of several specialist service businesses. Due to structural changes within the finance function, we are looking for an Accounts Lead to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations for one of the Group’s key divisions.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of up to £35,000 P/A and the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders in a collaborative, evolving business environment.

Benefits:

25 days holiday,
Pension,
Health and wellbeing package,
Perkbox

Key Responsibilities:

Manage credit control processes and resolve customer invoice queries.
Oversee supplier relationships and ensure timely, accurate payment runs.
Administer payroll and pension contributions in line with statutory deadlines.
Prepare and execute bank payments with proper authorization.
Review and process employee expense claims.
Support the Head of Finance and Managing Director with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE/NI, and CIS returns accurately and on time.
Monitor cashflow and assist with forecasting to support business decisions.

The Ideal Candidate:

AAT qualified (or equivalent) with proven experience in SME finance roles (AP/AR/general accounts).
Confident using Xero and Excel for daily finance operations and reporting.
Strong understanding of HMRC compliance, including VAT, PAYE/NI, and CIS.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable managing a broad finance remit.

For more information on our Accounts Lead role, please contact the Attega Group offices today!

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