Finance Manager

Rutherford Briant

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Braintree, Essex CM7 4AA, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An experienced Accounting Professional is sought for a Finance Manager position in a growing SME based in Halstead.
The role requires part qualification or equivalent experience and offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000.
Key responsibilities include supervising an accounts team, preparing monthly management accounts, and managing cash flow forecasts.
Candidates should have a good knowledge of Excel and experience with finance software, with driving ability preferred due to job location.
Benefits include study support, on-site parking, and pension and health insurance.

Are you an experienced Accounting Professional looking to join a dynamic business and become a number two the Finance Director?

This is an integral role working for a growing SME based in Halstead where you will gain exposure to team management, the management accounting cycle and projects.

As a Finance Manager you will:

• Provide timely and accurate financial updates to the Group Finance Director.• Supervise and support a small accounts team.• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts and authorize company payments.• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.• Reconcile WIP, GRNI, bank accounts, credit cards, and HP; investigate variances.• Manage fixed assets register and apply correct depreciation rates.• Oversee finance software closures, backups, and resolve system issues.• Handle VAT returns, payroll reconciliations, and intercompany balances.• Coordinate bi-monthly stocktakes and analyze results.• Support quarter-end and year-end processes, including audit prep and budget assistance.• Maintain financial coding structures and perform HMRC reporting (e.g., PSA, P11D).• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

As a Finance Manager, you will need:

• Part Qualified or qualified by experience• Knowledge of Access Supply Chain and Sage is an advantage• Ability to drive (due to job location)• Team player• Good knowledge of Excel/Word/Office software

As a Finance Manager, you will get:

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000• Study Support if required • On-Site Parking• Pension and Health Insurance

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