Full job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join an established and growing business.

Working closely with the Directors, you will take ownership of the finance function, providing accurate financial information, commercial insight and strong financial control.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an SME environment, where you can make a genuine impact, improve the way things are done and have direct exposure to the people running the business.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting to the Directors
Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
Providing commercial and financial analysis to support business decisions
Monitoring performance and identifying key trends, risks and opportunities
Managing balance-sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
Reviewing and improving finance processes, procedures and reporting
Taking ownership of credit control and the debtor ledger
VAT returns and CIS reporting
Payroll oversight
Oversight of purchase and sales ledgers
Supporting the Directors with wider financial and commercial projects as the business continues to grow
The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant or Financial Controller who is commercially minded but equally comfortable getting involved in the detail.

You will ideally have:

Strong management accounting experience
Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
Good understanding of working capital and credit control
Strong financial controls and balance-sheet experience
The ability to improve processes and financial reporting
Confidence working directly with Directors and non-finance stakeholders
A proactive, hands-on approach

Experience within construction, manufacturing, transport, plant hire, aggregates or another operational SME environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors will also be considered.

The role would suit a qualified, part-qualified or experienced qualified-by-experience accountant with the right level of practical experience.

What’s on Offer?
£50,000-£60,000 salary
Hybrid working
High level of autonomy and direct exposure to the Directors
Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function
Scope to improve processes, controls and reporting and make a visible impact

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