Finance Lead & Office Manager for Growing SME

Trial Balance; Northam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting have exclusive assignment to recruit an Accounts Manager for a hands-on finance and office management role in Bideford. Reporting to the owners, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to the growth of a well-established SME.

The ideal candidate will have SME bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Sage 50 or Xero, payroll knowledge (Sage Payroll preferred), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Two years’ recent experience using Sage 50 and/or Xero.
• Payroll knowledge essential, ideally Sage Payroll.
• AAT or CIMA part-qualification would be advantageous.
• Solid background in SME bookkeeping or office management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead for the business, managing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Accounts payable and receivable management, including invoice creation and supplier payments.
• Credit control and aged debtor management.
• Bank reconciliations, cash accounting, and credit card reconciliation.
• Budget forecasting, cashflow monitoring and variance analysis.
• Preparation of management accounts, monthly P&L, VAT returns and HMRC submissions.
• Internal payroll processing using Sage Payroll.
• Tenant/rental income and property management administration.
• Liaising with accountants, suppliers, tenants, and other external stakeholders.
• General office management responsibilities and providing administrative support across departments.

Skills

Organised

Multitasking

Communication

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or CIMA (part-qualified)

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage 50

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting have exclusive assignment to recruit an Accounts Manager for a hands-on finance and office management role in Bideford. Reporting to the owners, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to the growth of a well-established SME.

The ideal candidate will have SME bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Sage 50 or Xero, payroll knowledge (Sage Payroll preferred), and strong Excel skills.