Finance & Accounts Officer

Accounts Manager

Location: Home Based (North East England preferred) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Value Match

Value Match is an award-winning procurement consultancy that helps public and private sector organisations achieve better value through expert procurement, commercial support and supplier engagement. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Manager to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the finance function, building strong relationships across the business, and ensuring financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, effective credit control and timely reporting. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Value Match through sound financial management and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales and purchase ledgers.

• Raise client invoices accurately and in line with contractual requirements.

• Process supplier invoices and manage payment runs.

• Carry out bank reconciliations and monitor company cash flow.

• Manage credit control and proactively chase outstanding customer payments.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Reconcile VAT and assist with VAT returns.

• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage Intacct and associated systems.

• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

• Produce reports and KPIs for senior management.

• Support payroll preparation by providing accurate financial information where required.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

• Continuously review and improve finance processes.

About You

You'll be organised, commercially aware and able to work independently while building positive relationships across the business.

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Finance Manager role.

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and management accounting.

• Experience using accounting software (Sage Intacct experience would be advantageous).

• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience with credit control and cash flow management.

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.

• Experience working within a professional services or consultancy environment.

• Knowledge of project-based invoicing.

• Experience producing financial dashboards and management information.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Hybrid and flexible working.

Company pension.

Ongoing professional development.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious consultancy.

The chance to make a real impact within a respected procurement business.

We will also consider candidates who are based outside of the North East and we can also have someone working less than full time hours if it better suits the applicant.

Interested?

If you're looking to join a growing organisation where your financial expertise will directly support business success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to Stu our Head of Resourcing.