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