At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day finances and support strategic growth in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a family-run SME in the retail sector with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus birthday, and potential for remote work.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance functions and make a real impact in a growing business.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles with strong accounting knowledge and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
Role
- Finance Manager / Company Accountant
- Sutton Coldfield, (Office-Based)
A well-established, family-run SME within the retail sector is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager / Company Accountant to support its growing operations.
Based in Erdington, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, close-knit business where you can take real ownership of the day-to-day finance function.
Description: Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finances of one arm of the business, allowing senior leadership to focus on strategic growth is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in an SME environment and being involved across all aspects of finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of monthly management accounts with analysis
- Full responsibility for A-Z accounts
- VAT returns and HMRC compliance
- Overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping activities
- Managing sales and purchase ledger
- Processing payment runs and managing cash flow
- Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Payroll processing (in-house)
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting
- Stock and inventory accounting
- Credit control and aged debt management
- Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants
- Ensuring financial controls and processes are maintained and improved
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in a similar Finance Manager / Company Accountant role
- Strong all-round accounting knowledge (AAT / part-qualified / QBE considered)
- Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
- Experience with VAT, payroll, and management accounts
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator who can work closely with senior stakeholders
What you'll get in return
- £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- 23 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays
- Office-based role with potential for 1 day WFH after probation
- Varied role with real ownership and autonomy
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- If you're looking for a broad and impactful role within a growing SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information.
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