Finance Controller

Hunter James Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Sick pay

Transport links

Job summary

Hunter James Recruitment Ltd in High Wycombe seeks a Finance Manager to support the finance team with timely reporting, month-end processes and variance analysis. The role offers progression as you work toward professional qualification.

Key duties include managing invoicing, supplier payments, cashflow updates and payroll preparation, with exposure to audits and forecasting in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA or CIMA.
• 2–3 years of experience in a busy finance function.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (Sage, SAP, Xero).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue and manage weekly sales invoicing.
• Process supplier invoices.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Update cashflow and perform month-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and production of reports for shareholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.
• Support financial planning and forecasting activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified/newly-qualified)

Tools

Excel

Sage

SAP

Xero

Job description

Job Description:

Hunter James Recruitment are very pleased to working with this national organisation with their search for a Finance Manager on site to join their busy team in High Wycombe

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager will support the finance team in delivering accurate, timely financial data. You will play a key role in month-end processing, financial reporting, and variance analysis. This role offers excellent progression for a driven individual looking to fully qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue and manage weekly sales invoicing
• Process supplier invoices
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Update cashflow
• Utilise Sage to record and reconcile financial data accurately.
• Maintain holiday/absence records
• Prepare payroll for processing
• Completing monthly bank and account reconciliation
• Month-end close activities, including manual journal entries
• Prepare and produce monthly management accounts to shareholders
• Assist in the optimisation of financial processes and systems to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the organisation’s financial planning and forecasting activities.
• This role offers an engaging opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute meaningfully to our organisational success while expanding their expertise within a supportive environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualification: Part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience working within a busy finance function.
• System Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Xero).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)