Location: Maidenhead Type: Part time (20 hours) Team: 1 Accounts Assistant Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Supervisor to oversee day-to-day financial operations for our specialist drainage/pumps & electrical business. As part of a larger group, the role offers exposure to group reporting, cross-entity transactions, and robust financial processes. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Sage One (or similar), and be confident managing payroll, VAT, fixed assets, and supporting month-end and year-end processes. Key Responsibilities: Daily/Weekly Operations: Manage all accounting entries and reconciliations in Sage One Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations Supervise and support junior finance/admin staff Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries Payroll & Employee Expenses: Prepare monthly payroll for processing (liaising with Group Payroll) Process employee expenses and mileage claims in line with policy Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting requirements (e.g., RTI submissions) VAT and Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (standard and reverse charge if applicable) Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and group VAT rules Support with CIS returns (if applicable in the industry context) Fixed Assets and Depreciation: Maintain the fixed asset register Process additions, disposals, and calculate depreciation monthly Support annual capital investment tracking and reporting Month-End / Year-End Reporting: Assist in monthly management accounts preparation Post accruals, prepayments, journals as needed Prepare supporting schedules for audit and liaise with external auditors Reconcile intercompany balances within the group structure Process Improvement & Group Liaison: Recommend improvements to processes and internal controls Support the Group Management Accountant with group consolidation information Maintain consistency with group accounting policies Experience & Qualifications: Essential: Solid experience in an Accounts Supervisor or Senior Bookkeeper role Proficient with Sage One (Sage Business Cloud Accounting) Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT, and fixed asset management Good understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) Comfortable working in a SME environment as part of a wider group Desirable: AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or construction-related businesses Familiarity with group reporting structures and intercompany transactions Knowledge of Sage Payroll or other integrated payroll systems Key Attributes: Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving Team player with a willingness to support wider business initiatives