Finance Manager

An established and growing UK-based manufacturing company in the architectural and specialist glass sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance operations. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic business that prides itself on delivering high-quality products to commercial clients across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing 2 staff, accounts assistant & purchase ledger clerk

• Managing cash flow for two companies

• Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts

• Managing supplier payments and direct debits

• Raising sales invoices

• Supervising chasing of outstanding debt, including monthly project sales applications

• Chasing release of retentions

• Supervision & review (and preparation when necessary) of weekly/monthly payrolls and year end close down

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including analysis of project costs & liaison with surveyors

• Supervision of quarterly VAT Returns

• Preparation of P11d’s

• ONS reporting as required

• Management of credit insurance limits

• Management of accounting software packages

• Liaising with external accountant

• Liaising with bank

• Liaising with Directors

Key Requirements

• Experience running finance ops within an SME environment

• Accounting qualification preferred but not essential

• Construction experience is highly desirable