At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance processes, maintain records in Xero, and produce Management Accounts.
- Company: Join a family-run business with a strong focus on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000 - £45,000, enjoy employee discounts, and work in a supportive culture.
- Other info: Flexible work-from-home options after training and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role while broadening your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Strong bookkeeping and Xero experience, plus payroll management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Accounts Manager
Could you enjoy a busy Accounts Manager 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.
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.
- 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)
- Xero experience, including maintaining the system to ensure accurate financial records
- Proven ability to produce Management Accounts (weekly and monthly)
- Experience running payroll for a mix of full-time and freelance workers
- 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 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.
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Contact Details:
Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd Recruitment Team
