Accounts Manager (Transactional & VAT)

Recruitment agencyYolk Recruitment LtdSwanseareedpublished 08/20/2026
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Accounts Manager (Transactional & VAT) - Fforestfach

Salary: £35,000 Location: Fforestfach, Swansea Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Working pattern: Fully site-based Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for an Accounts Manager to join a growing multi-entity, multi-site business based in Fforestfach, Swansea. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day transactional finance function, VAT and supporting the wider finance requirements across a number of entities.

Working as part of a small finance team, you will oversee transactional finance activities while working closely with senior management. The role will suit someone who has a strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT and month-end processes, and who is comfortable working across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Managing and overseeing a small finance team
  • Responsibility for day-to-day transactional finance
  • Oversight of purchase ledger and sales ledger
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Payment runs
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Supporting month-end processes
  • Reviewing and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Supporting P&L and management reporting
  • Working across multiple entities and sites
  • Supporting year-end processes
  • Maintaining financial controls
  • Providing financial information to senior management
  • Improving finance processes and procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within an Accounts Manager, Senior Accounts or similar position
  • Strong transactional finance experience
  • Good understanding of VAT and VAT returns
  • Experience across AP and AR
  • Experience working across multiple entities
  • Good understanding of month-end processes
  • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience
  • Ability to manage and support a small finance team
  • A hands-on approach and the ability to work independently
  • PQ or AAT qualification/studies would be desirable but are not essential

This is a fully site-based opportunity in Fforestfach, Swansea, offering broad exposure across a multi-entity, multi-site business and the opportunity to take ownership of transactional finance and VAT.

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