Accounts / Finance Manager

TMRG; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Cannock is seeking an experienced Accounts / Finance Manager to lead a finance team. This role involves financial oversight, cash management, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Sage and Xero, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. The company offers a secure role with opportunities for career growth in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Secure & Stable Role

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and progress a team.
• Expert knowledge of cashbook, payroll, and balance sheet processes.
• Confident user of key accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing, and developing a small, high‑performing finance team.
• Overseeing all business accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Managing cashbook processes, bank reconciliations, and payment approvals.
• Processing accurate weekly and monthly payroll.
• Reviewing audits and reconciling sales ledger nominal codes.
• Maintaining and updating debt reports, working closely with Credit Control.
• Providing essential support across broader finance responsibilities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Expert knowledge of Sage

Cash Management

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Accounts / Finance Manager
Cannock
£35,000 - £38,000

Company Profile

Drive Financial Success in a Growing Group. This growing, well-established organisation is actively seeking an experienced, confident, and hands‑on Accounts Manager to lead its dedicated finance team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a professional to take full ownership of the finance function, driving continuous improvement and overseeing critical operations across the group.

The company is looking for a strong technical accountant ready to mentor a team and champion change within the financial management structure.

What's On Offer?

• Secure & Stable Role: Joining a well-established company.
• Career Growth: Genuine professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborative, positive working environment.
• Convenience: Office‑based role with On‑Site Parking.

What will you do as the Accounts Manager?

• Team Leadership: Leading, managing, and developing a small, high‑performing finance team.
• Financial Oversight: Overseeing all business accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Cash Management: Managing cashbook processes, bank reconciliations, and payment approvals.
• Payroll: Processing accurate weekly and monthly payroll.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reviewing audits and reconciling sales ledger nominal codes.
• Debt Management: Maintaining and updating debt reports, working closely with Credit Control.
• Wider Support: Providing essential support across the broader finance responsibilities.

What do you need as an Accounts Manager?

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and progress a team, fostering a supportive environment.
• Expert knowledge of Sage, cashbook, payroll, and balance sheet processes.
• Confident user of key accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage).
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential for collaboration and reporting.
• A proven ability to take ownership and drive results.