Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the educational sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their financial operations during an exciting transitional phase. This role involves overseeing all financial and management accounting for both the charity and its trading subsidiary. You'll manage a dedicated team, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and support budget holders with financial insights. If you are a strong communicator with a solid background in finance and a passion for making a difference in the educational landscape, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance functions in SMEs.
• Qualified by experience or relevant accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance department staff effectively.
• Responsible for all financial and management accounting.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA or CIMA studier

Job description

CMA is currently working with an organisation near Southampton who operate within the educational sector and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to oversee and manage the financial control of the accounting function including their trading subsidiary. This is a really exciting opportunity as the organisation goes through an exciting transitional phase.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Effectively lead, develop and manage the department staff.
• To be responsible for all financial and management accounting across both the charity and trading subsidiary.
• Assist the appointed auditors with the annual audit and preparation of the statutory accounts.
• Responsibility for the reconciliation of all bank accounts, and upkeep of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Process the monthly payroll and associated statutory reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and support budget holders with the financials.
• Management of the payables and receivables function.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager:

• Qualified by experience, AAT qualified or ACCA or CIMA studier.
• Experience within an SME organisation managing the finance function in its entirety from the day to day transactions through to the production of the management and financial accounts.
• A strong communicator with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders.