Contact Meridian Business Support
Meridian Business Support
Accounts Manager
Sherborne, Dorset
Contact Meridian Business Support
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Meridian Business Support
- Closes
- 01 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function across a successful local Garden Centre group operating multiple sites.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will manage and support an established team of four accounts staff. This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who is comfortable getting involved in the detail while providing friendly and supportive leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesManaging the day-to-day accounts function across four companiesLeading and supporting the existing accounts teamMonth-end processes, trial balances and reconciliationsInvestigating discrepancies and variancesManaging sales, purchases, cash, banking and stock transactionsMonthly payroll and VAT recordsSupporting cash flow management and financial reportingMaintaining strong financial controls and processesLiaising with colleagues across the wider business and multiple sitesAbout You You will have a strong hands-on accounts background, with experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and double-entry bookkeeping. Previous leadership experience is essential, along with strong Excel skills and experience using Sage.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and able to explain things clearly, with a collaborative management style that will work well with an experienced and long-standing team.
"Meridian Business Support is a Recruitment Specialist acting on behalf of our client as and Employmnt Business for this vacancy"
Ad ID: 5418947848
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