Accounts Manager - Finance

Morwell Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural SME is seeking a proactive Accounts Manager to manage financial functions, including preparation of monthly accounts, cash flow management, and supporting operational teams. This full-time role offers up to £45,000 depending on experience, an entrepreneurial work environment, and the chance to make a tangible impact on business growth. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, experience with accounting software like Xero, and proven experience in a similar role. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a stable working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Direct exposure to owner

Opportunity for process improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Accounts Manager or senior accounting role in SMEs.
• Comfortable reporting directly to a business owner.
• Highly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with accounting software, ideally Xero

Adaptability in prioritizing tasks

Detail-oriented and proactive

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 £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

Whats 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 Mrwell Talent Solutions ASAP

Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Hols