Finance Manager

Rutherford Briant; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Halstead. You will play a crucial role in managing financial operations, providing financial insights to the Group Finance Director, and overseeing a small accounts team. This position offers exposure to various aspects of finance management, including cash flow forecasting and VAT handling, in a growing SME environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accounts and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of financial coding structures and HMRC reporting.
• Ability to drive due to job location.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial updates to the Group Finance Director.
• Supervise and support the accounts team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Team player

Good knowledge of Excel/Word/Office software

Education

Part Qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Access Supply Chain

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounting Professional looking to join a dynamic business and become a number two the Finance Director?

This is an integral role working for a growing SME based in Halstead where you will gain exposure to team management, the management accounting cycle and projects.

As a Finance Manager you will:

• Provide timely and accurate financial updates to the Group Finance Director.
• Supervise and support a small accounts team.
• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts and authorize company payments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Reconcile WIP, GRNI, bank accounts, credit cards, and HP; investigate variances.
• Manage fixed assets register and apply correct depreciation rates.
• Oversee finance software closures, backups, and resolve system issues.
• Handle VAT returns, payroll reconciliations, and intercompany balances.
• Coordinate bi-monthly stocktakes and analyze results.
• Support quarter-end and year-end processes, including audit prep and budget assistance.
• Maintain financial coding structures and perform HMRC reporting (e.g., PSA, P11D).
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

As a Finance Manager, you will need:

• Part Qualified or qualified by experience
• Knowledge of Access Supply Chain and Sage is an advantage
• Ability to drive (due to job location)
• Team player
• Good knowledge of Excel/Word/Office software