Accounting / Office Manager

Accounting / Office Manager – Permanent 💼 Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE + Health Insurance 📍 Location: Helston, Cornwall 🕒 Hours: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, this can be flexible) 🏡 Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid working available 📅 Start: ASAP Are you an organised and proactive finance professional looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact within a well-established SME? Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting / Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the smooth running of the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and long-established organisation, working closely with senior leadership across finance, administration and business operations. Offering genuine variety, autonomy and flexibility, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where they can play an integral role in the continued success of the business. What You'll Be Doing ✔ Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero ✔ Processing invoices, banking transactions and reconciliations ✔ Preparing non-statutory management accounts and supporting budgeting activities ✔ Producing financial reports and analysis using Microsoft Excel ✔ Managing office administration and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office ✔ Supporting business planning and development initiatives ✔ Liaising with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders ✔ Maintaining accurate financial records and strong financial controls ✔ Researching opportunities and identifying ways to improve business processes ✔ Providing administrative and operational support across the wider business What We're Looking For 💡 AAT Level 3 qualification or above (desirable) 💡 Strong experience within an accounts or finance role 💡 Previous bookkeeping and financial management experience 💡 Strong experience using Xero (desirable) 💡 Proficient in Microsoft Excel 💡 Experience working within an SME environment 💡 Previous office management or business administration experience 💡 Excellent organisational and communication skills 💡 A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently Why You'll Love This Role ✔ Join a well-established and successful SME ✔ Varied role combining finance, office management and business support ✔ Flexible hybrid working available ✔ Genuine autonomy and responsibility within a small, supportive team ✔ Opportunity to contribute to business growth and continuous improvement ✔ Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience ✔ Additional benefits including Bupa Health Insurance, Nest Pension contribution ✔ Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm working hours (Flexible) ✔ Friendly and collaborative working environment 📩 Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Accounting / Office Manager opportunity. Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Accounting, HR, Administration, Customer Service and Business Support on both a temporary and permanent basis