Finance Manager – Hybrid Job

We are seeking a very ‘hands on’ Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant to join an established SME business that manufactures for well-known high-street brands.

The successful applicant will be involved in producing accurate financial and management accounts as well as overseeing the day-to-day management of the finance function including a small finance team. The objective of this role will be to ensure the financial success of the organisation through accurate and timely financial reporting and the development of well-managed processes to enable the advancement of the business.

Salary and benefits:

• £50,000 – £55,000
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Statutory pension
• Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days at home after training period
• Monday to Thursday – 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm (30 mins lunch)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of the finance function
• Preparation of timely monthly management accounts (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, P&L, balance sheet)
• Creation and delivery of budgets and forecasts / reforecasting in collaboration with the SMT
• Day to day financial transactions – oversee all cash flow movements including payments / bank reconciliations
• Completion of Letters of Credit
• Debtor and creditor management and highlighting of risks
• Management of the payroll process; PAYE and completion of payroll journals and submission of information to HMRC
• VAT returns
• Liaise with accountants to ensure all information is presented when requested, as well as ensuring all external information is prepared
• Liaison with Auditors
• Process and system improvements to drive efficiency whist maintaining customer service across the business

Skills and experience required:

• CIMA Qualified / Part-Qualified – QBE applicants with relevant experience will be considered
• Experience of working within manufacturing desirable
• Knowledge of accountancy software with Xero desirable. Strong knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables / VLOOKUP’s)
• Experience of working within a small finance team or a standalone FM role
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop
• Confident in leading, challenging and influencing both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• Ability to highlight commercial opportunities and risk