Accounts Manager

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing services business based in Coventry as an Accounts Manager. This is a key, hands-on role working closely alongside the Managing Director, giving you real influence over the finance function from day one – with the opportunity to shape and develop it as the business continues to grow. The business offers great benefits including hybrid working with 3 days in the office and study support to help you work towards your professional qualifications.

Main Duties

As an Accounts Manager, your main duties include:

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function, utilising Xero as the core platform
• Overseeing bank reconciliations, invoicing, supplier payments and the management of credit control processes
• Proactively monitoring and following up on overdue balances to maintain healthy cashflow
• Assessing project performance and profitability through Xero Projects, keeping a close eye on margins and trends
• Examining income, expenditure and project margins to highlight areas of opportunity or concern
• Preparing management reports and delivering financial commentary to support informed decision-making across the business
• Contributing to cashflow forecasting, budgeting and fee forecasting activity
• Playing an active role in longer-term financial planning, including input into a five-year business plan
• Strengthening finance processes, reporting tools and internal controls in line with business growth
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial information is available to key stakeholders throughout the business

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, based in Coventry, with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment, with direct access to senior leadership and a genuine opportunity to be part of key decisions as the business grows.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid, hands-on experience with Xero and a thorough understanding of day-to-day finance operations
• A proven background in reconciliations, invoicing, supplier payments and credit control
• Strong spreadsheet and data analysis skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in business performance
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work autonomously
• Experience within a project-based or services business environment is advantageous

Why Join the Business

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the Coventry office
• Full time role with flexibility on hours
• Support towards further professional qualifications
• Genuine opportunity to shape and evolve the finance function
• Direct access to senior leadership and real influence on business decisions
• Varied and evolving role with long-term career development potential
• Friendly, collaborative working environment in a business that genuinely values its people

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

Ref: BR71264