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.