Head of Accounts
Location Honiton (On-Site)
Salary £50,000
About the Company
This is a growing, ambitious business where finance plays a central role in driving success. With a strong leadership team and clear plans for the future, the company offers an environment where your input will genuinely shape leadership decisions.
You’ll be joining a business that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement—where people are trusted to take ownership and make an impact.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior finance position with a clear progression pathway. You’ll lead the day-to-day accounting function, working closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director to provide insight, control, and direction.
It’s a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only oversee operations but also contribute to the wider strategy of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading the finance team to deliver accurate and timely accounting operations.
• Overseeing financial ledgers, reconciliations, VAT, payroll, and transactional processes.
• Producing monthly management accounts and supporting reporting to senior leadership.
• Managing cash flow, supplier payments, and credit control activities.
• Ensuring all statutory submissions (VAT, PAYE) are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborating with HR and other departments to ensure accurate financial data.
• Supporting audits and working closely with external accountants.
• Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Developing and mentoring the finance team to build capability and performance.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership and being at the centre of a business’s financial operations. You’re someone who combines strong technical skills with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.
This role would suit someone ready to step up or already operating at a senior level who wants a clear route to Finance Director.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience in a finance or accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead and develop a small finance team.
• Hands-on experience across transactional finance (payroll, VAT, ledgers).
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and external advisors.
• Experience within an SME environment (desirable).
• Part-qualified or qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Clear progression pathway into senior leadership
• A genuine leadership role with influence across the business.
• Close collaboration with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes.
• Supportive team culture with long-term career development.
To apply, send your CV to or reach out for a confidential chat on 01392 873813