Junior Finance Manager

Think Accountancy and Finance are excited to partner with a growing organisation based in Hemel Hempstead, seeking an up and coming Finance Manager. If you have a background in a growing business where you have implemented processes and are happy to drive change then this could be the role for you. This role is ideal for someone looking for a step up in their career journey.

As a key member of the finance team, you will report directly to the Finance Director and support the organisation in a wide range of financial activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports and present insights to the management team
• Provide strategic financial insights to aid long-term planning and decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and support a Finance Assistant encouraging development and progression
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control functions
• Prepare Management Accounts
• Support audit processes and statutory reporting
• Provide financial data and insights
• Manage the businesses strategy for growth
• Implement new processes and more efficient ways of working
• Payroll

This is a key role within a rapidly growing organisation, so we are seeking a proactive, growth-oriented individual who can work independently while fostering collaboration with teams across the business.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Qualified by Experience or a Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Ability to think on your own as well as find solutions
• Experience in payroll processing
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in QuickBooks or other cloud-based software
• Ability to travel across multiple sites (access to own car is required)
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communicator and ability to build strong relationships with people internally and externally
• Experience working in a growing SME business.

We're looking for someone with a growth mindset, who thrives in a fast-paced, expanding organisation and is eager to contribute to its success. This role requires someone who likes to improve ways of working and drive change. This position presents a great opportunity for someone to progress within the business as it grows.

This role requires someone in the office full time and travel between sites. Once in the role and more established there will be some flexibility in time in the office. Please only apply if you are happy with on-site positions.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.