At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day accounting and support financial reporting and budgeting.
- Company: Join a growing SME in Melton Mowbray with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Up to £40,000 salary, study support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with a proactive and dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Gain broad finance experience and develop into a well-rounded professional.
- Qualifications: Strong accounting experience and knowledge of finance systems required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £40,000
Full time, permanent
Hybrid: 2 days working from home
Benefits: Study Support | Career Progression
We're recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing SME based in Melton Mowbray. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is ready to take the next step in their career. Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, you'll gain broad exposure across the finance function and take ownership of much of the day-to-day accounting. This isn't a narrowly focused role - you'll get involved in everything from management accounts and cash flow through to budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT and stock, giving you the experience to develop into a genuinely well-rounded finance professional.
The Role
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliations and general ledger postings
- Supporting cash-flow reporting, forecasting and budgeting
- Processing weekly and monthly payment runs
- Supporting VAT returns, CIS submissions and payroll
- Working with operational teams to manage and reconcile stock
- Improving finance processes, systems and controls
- Providing wider support across the finance function when required
About You
We're looking for someone with strong practical accounting experience who is keen to broaden their responsibilities and continue progressing. You may currently be working as a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or Senior Finance Assistant and be ready for that next step. Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience using Sage 50 Accounts
- Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
- Good Excel and finance systems skills
- A hands-on, proactive approach
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidence managing your own workload and deadlines
- A willingness to investigate problems and find solutions
AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA would be advantageous, with study support available to help you continue your professional development.
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