Finance Manager

Rutherford Briant

Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days

Halstead, Essex CO9 3QH, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An experienced Accounting Professional is sought for a Finance Manager role at a growing SME in Halstead.
The position requires part qualification or being qualified by experience, along with a good knowledge of Excel and Office software.
Responsibilities include providing financial updates, supervising an accounts team, and managing cash flow forecasts.
The salary for this role ranges from £35,000 to £40,000, with additional benefits such as study support and health insurance.
Candidates should have the ability to drive due to the job location and be a team player.

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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