Finance Lead - Multi-Currency & E-Commerce, Office-Based

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role in Bromsgrove

Growth opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function in Bromsgrove. The role entails owning the accounts function, ensuring statutory compliance and delivering timely management information to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will manage VAT, payroll, month-end, financial controls and liaise with external accountants. This is an office-based role offering ownership opportunities within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, VAT, payroll and month-end reporting.
• Experience managing purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Experience within e-commerce or multi-channel retail would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the confidence to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function
• Manage all aspects of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook
• Perform and review bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation schedules
• Manage payroll, pensions and HMRC submissions
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability
• Oversee accounting for e-commerce platforms including Shopify, PayPal, Stripe and Klarna
• Manage foreign currency transactions and multi-currency accounting
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors and other key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and streamline accounting processes
• Provide financial support to senior management and assist with ad hoc projects as required

Skills

Finance management

VAT knowledge

Payroll

Month-end reporting

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

E-commerce knowledge

Multi-channel retail

Tools

Shopify

PayPal

Stripe

Klarna

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function in Bromsgrove. The role entails owning the accounts function, ensuring statutory compliance and delivering timely management information to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will manage VAT, payroll, month-end, financial controls and liaise with external accountants. This is an office-based role offering ownership opportunities within a growing business.