Location: Hertford, SG14 Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) Job Code: HA2291 Finance Manager We are working with a well-established and growing business based in Hertford who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their close-knit team of 11. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a key role that combines hands-on day-to-day finance responsibilities with supporting the wider financial direction of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth team with a really positive office culture. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and social, with regular team events and even an office dog adding to the atmosphere. It’s a great fit for someone who is professional and qualified, but also enjoys being part of a lively, approachable team where everyone pulls together and your input is genuinely valued. The role would suit a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working across the business, and making a real impact. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload and providing clear financial insight to support decision-making, while fitting naturally into a vibrant and people-focused team culture. Key Responsibilities: * Processing monthly payroll and ensuring accurate PAYE reporting and HMRC payments * Managing pension administration, including new starters and contribution checks * Preparing and submitting P11D returns and PSA payments * Completing quarterly VAT returns and supporting all HMRC compliance requirements * Managing supplier payments, cash flow, and FX requirements * Preparing month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments * Producing and presenting management accounts to Directors and attending SMT meetings * Monitoring customer credit limits, debt, and managing invoice discounting facilities * Leading budgeting and forecasting processes * Managing, training, and supporting the finance team, while liaising with Operations and supporting ad hoc tasks. Oversight Responsibilities: * Weekly customer billing * Haulage accruals * Plant accruals * Invoice processing The successful candidate will have: * A minimum of 5 years' experience within a finance role, ideally at a senior level. * Be fully AAT qualified and have completed, or be nearing completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA. * Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial reports. * Previous experience managing and developing staff. * Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. * The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with banks, external auditors, and other key stakeholders. * Experience working in a similar senior finance position, with strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills. Benefits: * 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays * Free On site parking * Discretionary Bonus * Healthcare Scheme * Life Insurance * Company lunches/ social events **Due to the high volume of interest we receive for each vacancy, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from our team within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refrain from calling the office to check the status of your application or to discuss the role; this allows us to dedicate our time to the shortlisting process. We will retain your CV on file for future opportunities that may be a match for your skills and experience
