Full job descriptionWe’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a busy finance team in Havant. This is an initially temporary opportunity, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. Please note that a permanent position is not guaranteed.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll have a broad role across financial accounting, reporting and controls, while also overseeing members of the finance team.
The role You’ll be responsible for:
*Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
*Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
*Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
*Cashflow forecasting and analysis
*Fixed assets and capital expenditure
*Supporting budgets and business cases
*Leading on external audit and year-end
*Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
*Managing Direct Debit and BACS processes
*Supporting payroll journals and banking
*Improving finance processes and systems
We’re looking for someone with strong hands-on financial accounting experience, ideally with:
*Previous Finance Manager or similar senior finance experience
*Experience with management accounts, reconciliations and VAT
*External audit and year-end experience
*Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff
*Experience with Direct Debit processing
*Strong Excel and finance systems skills
*AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA
You’ll be organised, analytical and confident working to deadlines, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for a temporary opportunity that could potentially become permanent, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Please note: any permanent opportunity is subject to business requirements and is not guaranteed.

Office based, Full time role.
Salary circa £50,000 PA equivalent