Finance Manager

Purpose of role:

Our client is looking for someone to manage the finance team and office, ensuring that financial results are reported in a timely and accurate manner, all financial controls are implemented/met, and that all payroll activities are undertaken in a timely, accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities/Activities:

* Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and quarterly VAT returns.

* Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, fixed assets, and external audits.

* Oversee financial controls, cash management, banking facilities, and budget performance.

* Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger, cash books, and timely customer invoicing.

* Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring supplier payments are made within agreed terms.

* Lead the payroll function, including reconciliations, pensions, P11Ds, and statutory compliance.

* Monitor financial KPIs and drive continuous process improvements.

* Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective performance and support.

* Manage office operations, including IT, facilities, suppliers, and administrative support.

* Coordinate ad hoc travel arrangements and other business support activities.

Competencies and skills

* Strong attention to detail and integrity

* Excellent written and verbal communication

* Leadership and team management

* Advanced Microsoft Excel

* SAP (Finance, Distribution & Materials Management) – advantageous

* Planning, organisation, and time management.

Experience/Background:

* CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified (preferred)

* Proven people management experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed