At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and manage a small accounts team in a dynamic compliance business.
- Company: Established specialist compliance business based in Southend-on-Sea.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Office-based role with a focus on teamwork and financial insight.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or above with at least 2 years' finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
We’re recruiting on behalf of an established and growing specialist compliance business based in Southend-on-Sea. The business provides specialist services across air and water hygiene, ventilation, kitchen extract fire safety and wider building compliance, working with clients across a range of sectors throughout the UK.
They are now looking for a practical and dependable Finance Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day finance function and lead a small accounts team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being involved across the full finance function, while also having the opportunity to improve processes, maintain strong financial controls and provide useful financial insight to senior management.
As Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
- Overseeing the day-to-day finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate and timely financial information.
- Leading, supporting and developing a small accounts team.
- Producing monthly management accounts and explaining key findings to senior management.
- Maintaining accurate ledgers and completing bank, credit card, balance sheet, WIP, accrual, prepayment and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Processing monthly payroll, including commissions, deductions, pensions and staff loans.
- Working with external accountants on year-end and audit requirements.
- Ensuring finance processes and procedures are followed consistently.
We’re looking for someone with solid practical finance experience who is comfortable taking ownership of a busy finance function:
- AAT Level 3 or above, or another relevant accounting qualification.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a finance/accounts role.
- Experience producing management accounts.
- Strong knowledge of reconciliations, VAT and payroll.
- Experience using Xero or a comparable finance system.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
- Previous experience supervising or managing a small accounts team.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong financial judgement.
This is an office-based position in Southend-on-Sea, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of the finance function within an established specialist business.
Locations
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