Finance Controller

Job Description:

Hunter James Recruitment are very pleased to working with this national organisation with their search for a Finance Manager on site to join their busy team in High Wycombe

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager will support the finance team in delivering accurate, timely financial data. You will play a key role in month-end processing, financial reporting, and variance analysis. This role offers excellent progression for a driven individual looking to fully qualify.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare, issue and manage weekly sales invoicing

* Process supplier invoices

* Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.

* Update cashflow

* Utilise Sage to record and reconcile financial data accurately.

* Maintain holiday/absence records

* Prepare payroll for processing

* Completing monthly bank and account reconciliation

* Month-end close activities, including manual journal entries

* Prepare and produce monthly management accounts to shareholders

* Assist in the optimisation of financial processes and systems to improve efficiency.

* Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.

* Support the organisation’s financial planning and forecasting activities.

* This role offers an engaging opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute meaningfully to our organisational success while expanding their expertise within a supportive environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Professional Qualification: Part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA or CIMA.

* Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience working within a busy finance function.

* System Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Xero).

* Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* Canteen

* Company events

* Company pension

* Free parking

* Sick pay

* Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

* High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed