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Meridian Business Support; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting an Accounts Manager for a local Garden Centre group, spanning multiple sites. You will manage day-to-day accounts, lead a four‑strong team, and own month-end processes and reconciliations.

The role requires hands-on accounting expertise, strong Excel and Sage skills, and a collaborative leadership style. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sherborne.

Qualifications

• Experience of month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Proven leadership experience is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and Sage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts across four companies.
• Lead and support the existing accounts team.
• Month-end processes, trial balances and reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Manage sales, purchases, cash, banking and stock transactions.
• Monthly payroll and VAT records.
• Support cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes.
• Liaise with colleagues across sites.

Skills

Month-end processes

Reconciliations

Double-entry bookkeeping

Leadership

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Accounts Manager

Company: Meridian Business Support

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sherborne, DT9 5NR

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Sept 2026

Closing date: 3 Oct 2026

Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function across a successful local Garden Centre group operating multiple sites.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will manage and support an established team of four accounts staff. This is a hands‑on role, requiring someone who is comfortable getting involved in the detail while providing friendly and supportive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to‑day accounts function across four companies
• Leading and supporting the existing accounts team
• Month‑end processes, trial balances and reconciliations
• Investigating discrepancies and variances
• Managing sales, purchases, cash, banking and stock transactions
• Monthly payroll and VAT records
• Supporting cash flow management and financial reporting
• Maintaining strong financial controls and processes
• Liaising with colleagues across the wider business and multiple sites

About You

You will have a strong hands‑on accounts background, with experience of month‑end processes, reconciliations and double‑entry bookkeeping. Previous leadership experience is essential, along with strong Excel skills and experience using Sage.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and able to explain things clearly, with a collaborative management style that will work well with an experienced and long‑standing team.

Company Culture

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