Accounts / Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A growing finance organization in Stafford is seeking an Accounts / Finance Manager to lead its dedicated finance team. This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial success, managing cash processes, payroll, and accounts oversight. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and expert knowledge of key accounting systems like Sage and Xero. This opportunity provides a stable environment, career growth, and a supportive culture in a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Secure & stable role

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
• Overseeing business accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Managing cashbook processes and bank reconciliations.
• Processing accurate weekly and monthly payroll.
• Reviewing audits and reconciling sales ledger codes.
• Maintaining and updating debt reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial oversight

Cash management

Payroll processing

Ledger reconciliation

Debt management

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.

Job ID: 10314