Finance Manager
Worcester | Hybrid Working | £40,000 - £45,000
Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on while also having the opportunity to influence financial decision-making?
We're looking for a confident and commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function for an established organisation based in Worcester.
This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for everything from management accounts, cash flow and VAT through to payroll, foreign currency invoicing and financial reporting. You'll also oversee a Finance Assistant and work closely with the Board, providing meaningful financial information and analysis to support future plans.
What will you be doing?
- Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports
- Preparing and presenting monthly and year-to-date financial information
- Managing cash flow forecasting and company bank accounts
- Handling foreign currency invoicing and transactions
- Overseeing VAT returns and ensuring VAT compliance
- Managing purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier payments
- Overseeing payroll, PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements
- Managing credit control and keeping aged debt to a minimum
- Monitoring expenditure and supporting budget management
- Reviewing and improving financial systems, processes and internal controls
- Maintaining the Xero accounting system and ensuring Xero is used as effectively as possible
- Supporting financial planning and providing analysis to the Board
- Managing banking relationships and supporting annual insurance renewals
- Overseeing and supporting a part-time Finance Assistant
What are we looking for?
You'll be an experienced, hands-on finance professional who is comfortable managing the detail while also seeing the bigger commercial picture.
You must have:
- AAT Level 4 qualification minimum
- Previous Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar level experience
- Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience
- Foreign currency invoicing experience
- Good VAT knowledge and practical VAT experience
- Experience of cash flow forecasting and financial control
- Strong working knowledge of Xero essential
- Payroll experience, ideally including Sage Line 50 Payroll
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- The confidence to improve processes and financial controls
- Strong communication and commercial awareness
Previous experience within an SME environment would be particularly beneficial.
What's on offer?
- Salary circa £40,000 - £45,000
- Hybrid working
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous holiday allowance
- Varied and autonomous Finance Manager position
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and have a genuine impact on the business
If you're a Finance Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can take real ownership of the finance function, we'd love to hear from you.
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