Accountant (Standalone)

Accountant

Could you enjoy a busy Accountant role within a small, family owned business that keeps you learning and delivering every day? As our Accounts Manager, you will run key finance processes, maintain accurate records in Xero, and support decision-making with clear Management Accounts.

Accountant Responsibilities

• Processing bookkeeping and updating Xero accurately to keep financial records reliable and audit-ready.
• Producing weekly and monthly Management Accounts to support timely business decisions across multiple areas.
• Managing payroll for 10 full-time and 10 freelance staff, ensuring payments are correct and on time.
• Liaising with accountants on Annual Tax Returns to help keep filings organised and compliant.
• Communicating confidently with stakeholders to resolve queries quickly and keep workstreams moving.
• Supporting ad-hoc finance tasks across different industries where attention to detail makes a measurable impact.

Accountant Rewards

• £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Permanent, full-time position with a busy and varied scope
• Statutory benefits
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to broaden your finance exposure across different business activities
• Supportive culture that values a proactive, hands‑on approach

The Company

Our client is a family-run business with deep roots in food production and a strong focus on quality. It values practical problem-solving, clear communication, and ownership in day-to-day work. The company also looks beyond one discipline, supporting long-term growth through varied trading activities and continued investment in the systems that keep operations efficient.

Accounts Manager Experience Essentials

• Strong bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced, hands‑on role (ideally within a small business) - you can be qualified by experience
• Xero experience, including maintaining the system to ensure accurate financial records
• Proven ability to produce Management Accounts (weekly and monthly)
• Experience running payroll
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and handling queries calmly and methodically
• Experience liaising with accountants regarding Annual Tax Returns
• Confident phone manner and clear communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and tech savvy
• Experience working within a small, family-run company where you are accustomed to being flexible with policies and procedures would be beneficial

Location

This role offers some work from home once training is completed. However, you should be able to the site daily. There is parking available.