Chalk Hill Group are working with a well-established SME, based in Southampton, that is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the business on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead a small finance team of three while supporting the wider business through a period of change and growth.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective management of the finance team.
Key Responsibilitie
- sOversee all day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll oversight
- .Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
- .Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements
- .Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close processes
- .Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- .Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
- .Maintain and improve financial controls, processes and procedures
- .Liaise with external accountants, auditors and other stakeholders as required
- .Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
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About Y
- ouQualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- ).Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance position within an SME environmen
- t.Experience managing or supervising finance staf
- f.Strong management accounting and financial reporting skill
- s.Intermediate to advanced level Excel and financial systems experience (Xero, Sage, Quickbook
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What's on Of
- ferCompetitive salary of £45,000 - £55,0
- 00.Opportunity to lead a small, established finance te
- am.Stable and supportive SME environme
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