Finance Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in Maidenhead as a Finance Manager. You will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations while providing the management information and forecasts needed to support business decisions and future growth.
This is a broad, hands-on position combining bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, VAT, financial reporting and commercial analysis. The role would suit someone who enjoys variety, can work independently and is confident explaining financial information to colleagues across the business.
Salary £36,000–£45,000, depending on experience and agreed hours. The position can be offered on either a full-time basis or for 30 hours per week, worked across four or five days. Working hours can be arranged flexibly between 8am and 6pm. Hybrid working is available, and very occasional travel to London may be required.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain accurate accounting records and the general ledger
* Manage sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing and credit control
* Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations
* Process supplier payments and monitor cash flow
* Maintain fixed asset, accrual and prepayment schedules
* Reconcile accounts across multiple business entities
* Prepare monthly management accounts and accompanying commentary
* Produce consolidated financial information and management reports
* Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts
* Produce KPI reports and financial dashboards
* Support month-end and year-end processes
* Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
* Develop revenue, profit and EBITDA forecasts
* Process monthly payroll and pensions administration
* Manage PAYE, National Insurance and pension submissions
* Ensure payroll and HMRC reporting requirements are met
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Monitor VAT treatment and support wider tax and statutory reporting
* Liaise with external accountants and professional advisers
* Review and improve finance processes, systems and internal controls
Experience required:
* Previous experience in a broad bookkeeping, accounting or finance management role
* Experience preparing monthly management accounts
* Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT and HMRC requirements
* Experience producing cash flow forecasts and financial models
* Confidence managing sales and purchase ledgers, reconciliations and month-end processes
* Advanced Excel skills
* Experience using cloud-based accounting software, ideally Xero
* Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
* A proactive approach to improving processes and solving problems
* AAT, part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or an equivalent qualification would be advantageous
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed