Accounts Manager

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Cardiff, Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local financial consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function in their fully office-based Llantwit Major location. With a salary of up to £45,000 and a vibrant work environment, this position promises a diverse array of responsibilities from managing ledgers to preparing financial statements. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, experience in SMEs, and a proactive mindset. Join a growing business and make a significant impact from day one!

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays

Statutory pension

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an SME Accounts Manager or Finance Manager role.
• Comfortable reporting to a business owner in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Hands-on, organised, and proactive in approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Forecast cashflow and manage bank reconciliations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with accounting software

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

AAT or QBE qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Manager
Location: Fully office-based, Llantwit Major
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

The Role

An established and growing rural SME with a turnover of circa £9 million is seeking a proactive, hands‑on Accounts Manager to take full ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function. Reporting directly to the owner, this is an entrepreneurial, varied, and fast‑paced position ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations and can confidently switch between priorities.

This is very much a roll your sleeves up role: no two days will look the same. You will play a central role in the business, providing reliable financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting commercial decision‑making. The business is undergoing growth and improvement initiatives, including implementing new processes, procedures, and systems, so this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow forecasting and management
• VAT returns and compliance
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
• Payroll processing (or liaison with external payroll provider)
• Year‑end preparation and liaison with external accountants
• Maintaining and improving financial systems and processes, including Xero
• Supporting operational teams with financial queries and reporting
• Working closely with the owner to provide financial insight and support business growth
• Ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the business

About You

• Proven experience in an SME Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role
• Comfortable reporting directly to a business owner in an entrepreneurial setting
• Highly adaptable, able to switch seamlessly between priorities
• Hands‑on, detail‑focused, organised, and proactive
• Confident working in a standalone or small‑team environment
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, ideally Xero
• AAT or QBE qualified
• Practical, solutions‑focused, and commercially aware
• Motivated to invest in a growing business and contribute to long‑term success

What s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• A genuinely varied, influential, and autonomous role
• Direct exposure to the owner and the wider business strategy
• Opportunity to implement processes, improve systems, and make a tangible impact
• Newly refurbished office in a stable, fully office‑based environment
• Immediate start on offer
• The client operates a 37.5 hour working week.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Hols
• Statutory pension

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP