Accounts Manager

Position: Accounts Manager (Permanent)
Location: Llantwit Major

Job Title:

Accounts Manager

Location:

Fully office-based, Llantwit Major

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours:

Full-time, permanent

The Role

An established and growing rural SME with a turnover of circa £9 million is seeking a proactive, hands-on Accounts Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function. Reporting directly to the owner, this is an entrepreneurial, varied, and fast-paced position ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations and can confidently switch between priorities.

This is very much a “roll your sleeves up” role: no two days will look the same. You will play a central role in the business, providing reliable financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting commercial decision-making. The business is undergoing growth and improvement initiatives, including implementing new processes, procedures, and systems, so this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership of the purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet

Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Cashflow forecasting and management

VAT returns and compliance

Assisting with budgeting and forecasting

Payroll processing (or liaison with external payroll provider)

Year-end preparation and liaison with external accountants

Maintaining and improving financial systems and processes, including Xero

Supporting operational teams with financial queries and reporting

Working closely with the owner to provide financial insight and support business growth

Ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the business

About You

Proven experience in an SME Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, or senior accounting role

Comfortable reporting directly to a business owner in an entrepreneurial setting

Highly adaptable, able to switch seamlessly between priorities

Hands-on, detail-focused, organised, and proactive

Confident working in a standalone or small-team environment

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, ideally Xero

AAT or QBE qualified

Practical, solutions-focused, and commercially aware

Motivated to invest in a growing business and contribute to long-term success

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience

A genuinely varied, influential, and autonomous role

Direct exposure to the owner and the wider business strategy

Opportunity to implement processes, improve systems, and make a tangible impact

Newly refurbished office in a stable, fully office-based environment

Immediate start on offer

The client operates a 37.5 hour working week.

Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Hols

Statutory pension

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP