Accounts Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton, BL6 4SD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

An established and successful construction business based in Bolton is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Payroll Manager. This is a key, trusted position within an owner-managed company, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Directors and take long-term responsibility for the accounts and office function.

Your new role

In your new role as Accounts Manager, this is a varied and hands-on position where you will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the company's accounting, payroll and financial administration processes, alongside wider office management responsibilities.You will manage the weekly payroll, process purchase and supplier invoices, maintain accurate purchase ledger and accounting records, and prepare supplier payment schedules for Director approval. You will also process approved payments, reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and support bank reconciliations and general financial record keeping.

Working closely with the Directors, external accountants and professional advisers, you will provide accurate financial and administrative information while supporting construction-specific accounting and taxation requirements. This may include CIS, subcontractor payments, construction-sector VAT and Domestic Reverse Charge.

You will initially work alongside an experienced member of staff to develop a detailed understanding of the company's existing systems and processes, ensuring a thorough and effective handover. Over time, you will assume greater responsibility for the overall accounts and office function, with the potential to support or supervise a junior member of staff as the department develops.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have strong previous experience within accounts, bookkeeping, finance or office management position, with practical responsibility for weekly payroll, purchase ledger, invoice processing and supplier payment runs.You will be confident using accounting software and Excel, with a good understanding of general bookkeeping and financial administration. Experience within construction, civil engineering, building, property, contracting or a related sector would be particularly advantageous, alongside knowledge of CIS, subcontractor payments and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT.

You will be highly organised, numerically accurate and comfortable handling sensitive financial information. As this is a trusted position working directly with the business owners, you must be reliable, conscientious and capable of working independently while taking full ownership of your responsibilities.

A relevant bookkeeping, payroll, accounting or AAT qualification would be beneficial, although strong practical experience will be equally valued.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, together with the opportunity to join an established business in a varied and influential role. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and be offered a holiday package include set shutdowns across Easter and Christmas. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for somebody looking to become a trusted member of a close-knit company, work directly with its Directors and gradually take ownership of the complete accounts and office function.

What you need to do now

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