At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance operations, prepare reports, and support budgeting and forecasting.
- Company: Dynamic SME in Leatherhead with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, pension, training, and 23 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and help implement a new ERP system.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance and progress towards a Finance Director role.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, strong Sage 200 skills, and AAT Level 4 or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Finance Manager – Leatherhead - 3 month Fixed Term Contract
- Reports to: Managing Director Direct report: Finance Assistant
- Quarterly and annual bonus schemes
- Pension
- Regular training and further development
- 23 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays
- Company events
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, contribute to business performance and develop towards a broader Finance Director position as the business grows.
The Role Our client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cash management.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their commercial responsibilities and progress towards a Finance Director role.
The position will also play a key role in transitioning from Sage 200 to a new ERP system over the next six months.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day finance operations, bank reconciliations, cash management and financial queries.
- Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, scenario planning and weekly sales forecasting in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Cash Flow Management: Maintain cash flow forecasts, monitor balances and payments, and identify potential funding risks.
- Transactional Finance: Manage supplier payment runs, purchase ledger processes and payroll information for external providers.
- Tax and Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
- Year-End Reporting: Manage year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules for external accountants.
- Team Management: Supervise, support and develop the Finance Assistant, ensuring accurate and timely completion of finance tasks.
- Business Support: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making.
- Systems Improvement: Support the implementation of a new ERP system, replacing Sage 200.
Requirements
- Significant bookkeeping and finance experience within an SME environment.
- Strong Sage 200 experience.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable
- Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
- Experience preparing management accounts and supervising junior finance staff.
- Experience using Webex.
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