Finance Manager

Parkside Recruitment; Brentford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to Finance Director

Senior leadership exposure

Influence strategic decisions

Leadership responsibility

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment is partnering with a growing business in Brentford to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager. You will report to the Finance Director and lead a five-person team, driving financial performance and maintaining robust controls across the function.

You will manage monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, invoicing and VAT/tax submissions, while supporting budgeting, forecasting and audits. Excellent communication with senior stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close.
• Excellent understanding of general ledger accounting and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Accounting (highly desirable). ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified, Finalist or Qualified.
• Degree educated (desirable).
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and analyze departmental performance.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage weekly payroll processing and client invoicing to deadlines.
• Oversee supplier payments and maintain cash controls.
• Submit VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation Tax on time.
• Manage bank reconciliations.
• Oversee petty cash, company cards and expenses.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist Finance Director with external audits.
• Manage fixed asset accounting including fleet vehicles.
• Maintain Hire Purchase schedules and interest accounting.
• Produce ad hoc reports and senior management analysis.
• Review and improve financial processes and controls.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Month-end close

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified/Finalist/Qualified

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting (desirable)

Tools

Sage 50 Cloud Accounting

Job description

Are you an ambitious and hands-on finance professional looking for the next step in your career?

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join a growing business based in Brentford. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making while leading the day-to-day operations of the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong accounting background, proven team leadership experience, and a genuine "can-do" attitude. You will manage a team of five and work closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, improve processes, and ensure robust financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide insightful analysis of departmental performance.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage and oversee weekly payroll processing and client invoicing to meet strict deadlines.
• Oversee supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash management controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation Tax obligations.
• Manage all bank reconciliations.
• Oversee petty cash, company credit cards and employee expenses.
• Manage the invoice discounting facility.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist the Finance Director with the annual external audit process.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including a fleet of company vehicles.
• Maintain Hire Purchase schedules and accurately account for interest payments.
• Produce ad hoc reports and financial analysis for senior management.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes, controls and procedures.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will have: At least 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close process.
• Excellent understanding of general ledger accounting and financial controls.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Accounting (highly desirable).ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified, Finalist or Qualified. Degree educated (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions and drive process improvements.
• Leadership responsibility for an established finance team.
• Stable and growing business environment.

If you're a motivated Finance Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.