Accounts/Finance Manager

A hands-on accounts role leading the day-to-day finance function and providing clear, timely information to support business decisions

Our client is looking for a practical and dependable Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and lead a small accounts team. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys improving processes, maintaining strong financial control and turning accurate information into useful insight for the Managing Director and Board.

Duties:

• Lead, support and develop the accounts team, setting clear priorities and maintaining a high standard of service.

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, review results for anomalies and explain key findings to the Managing Director and Board.

• Maintain the integrity of Xero and the ledgers, including bank, petty cash, credit card, balance sheet, WIP, accrual, prepayment and fixed asset reconciliations.

• Manage cash flow, prepare payment runs and authorise payments within agreed limits.

• Generate monthly payroll, including management of commissions, deductions, pensions, staff loans and statutory year-end reporting.

• Prepare and submit VAT and other HMRC returns accurately and on time.

• Ensure invoicing, expenses and supplier payments are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines.

• Work closely with the external accountant and provide clear schedules and supporting information for year-end and audit activity.

• Review relevant supplier contracts and identify sensible opportunities to control cost and reduce waste.

• Ensure the finance team follows company procedures and supports the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and relevant company policies.

Goals:

• Monthly management accounts completed by the 15th of the following month.

• Monthly invoicing completed by the fifth working day.

• Payroll, expenses, VAT and other statutory payments completed accurately and on time.

• Xero and supporting schedules kept current, reconciled and ready for review.

• The accounts team has clear priorities, effective processes and the support needed to perform well.

This is a successful, and extremely friendly company looking for a candidate who would enjoy the position long term.