Jobs at NHBS

Accounts Manager

Location: Totnes

NHBS Ltd (www.nhbs.com) is a world leading online retailer supplying wildlife, ecology and conservation equipment and books to a wide range of customers in the UK and abroad. NHBS has an opportunity for an Accounts Manager. This role is responsible for the delivery of a range of accounts and compliance related services, and is based in our office in Totnes. The successful candidate will have a background in accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead the accounts department and reports to the Head of Finance. The accounts department manages UK and international bank accounts, debtors and creditors. The accounts department works closely with other departments in the company to ensure all payments are received and all finances are paid on time and accurately.

The Accounts Manager is responsible for:

• Managing a small team
• Working closely with the purchasing department on supplier payment terms management, and with the sales team on debtor terms management
• Compiling and reporting financial KPIs for management
• Assisting in the preparation of Management Accounts
• Cost control
• VAT compliance
• Other responsibilities as required

Requirements

• An experienced finance and accounts manager
• Excellent communicator in person, and by email: with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
• Analytical skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Leadership & team management experience
• Experience using ERP or business accounting applications

Desirable skills and experience

• Background in retail trading or e-Commerce
• Accountancy qualification
• Experience in supporting pay-roll
• Interest in ecology and conservation

Our offer to you

This permanent full-time position is available immediately. Salary £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (DoE), based on a 37.5 hour week Monday to Friday, with the position attracting 28 days holiday pa including bank holidays, up to three paid days of conservation volunteering p.a., as well as a generous company pension. Closing date is 30th October.

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter with your CV to Anneli Meeder, Head of Finance, recruitment@nhbs.com.

About us
Founded in 1985, NHBS Ltd (www.nhbs.com) is a world leader in supplying natural history, ecology and conservation books and ecological survey equipment to institutions, retailers, companies, and private customers around the world. In addition to the retail business, NHBS manufactures equipment in an on-site workshop and publishes two magazines. NHBS is passionate about making a positive environmental impact - our core purpose is to support those who work to understand, protect and conserve the natural environment.