At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and improve financial systems for a growing multi-company group.
- Company: Dynamic multi-company group based in the South West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,000, flexible working, and career progression.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for long-term career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing financial controls and supporting business growth.
- Qualifications: Proven experience with Xero and strong financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced accounts professional who genuinely understands the numbers—not just the process? We're looking for a highly capable Senior Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function across a growing group of businesses based in the South West. This is a hands-on, senior role for someone who thrives on improving systems, maintaining financial control, and producing accurate management information that supports business growth.
This is not a traditional accounts position where you'll simply process transactions and follow established routines.
- Improve financial controls and reporting standards
- Drive better use of Xero throughout the group
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation, finance agreements, and balance sheet control
- Provide directors with clear, accurate financial information
- Help build a scalable finance function for an ambitious and expanding organisation
Financial Management & Reporting
- Producing accurate monthly management accounts
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis
- Assisting with group reporting and multi-company financial management
Xero Management & Financial Control
- Managing Xero across multiple companies
- Maintaining robust financial records and reconciliations
- Improving reporting, automation, and financial processes
- Developing stronger controls and reducing manual administration
Fixed Assets & Asset Finance
- A key part of this role is managing fixed assets within Xero, including:
- Asset additions and disposals
- Asset register maintenance
- HP agreements, loans, and asset finance reconciliations
- Ensuring asset records reconcile accurately with management accounts and balance sheets
Purchase Ledger & Supplier Management
- Ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment
- Compliance & Reconciliations
- Bank, loan and intercompany reconciliations
- Supporting year-end accounts and external accountants
Advanced practical experience using Xero. Proven experience using the Xero Fixed Asset Register. Experience posting depreciation, managing asset additions and disposals. Strong management accounts experience. Excellent understanding of balance sheet control and reconciliations. Strong knowledge of VAT, purchase ledger and financial controls. Excellent Excel skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Competitive salary based on experience up to £45,000. Long-term career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Accounts Senior/Accounts Manager in Exeter employer: Gap Personnel - Exeter
Join a dynamic multi-company group in Exeter as a Senior Accounts Manager, where your expertise will directly influence financial growth and operational efficiency. We offer a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside flexible working arrangements and significant career progression opportunities in a supportive environment that values innovation and improvement. Embrace the chance to enhance financial controls and reporting standards while working with a collaborative team dedicated to achieving excellence.
