Finance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-run business in Cambridge seeks a Finance Manager to cover maternity leave for 9-12 months. This pivotal role involves managing daily financial operations, overseeing an Accounts Assistant, and supporting directors with key reporting tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance and bookkeeping background, excellent organizational skills, and experience with Sage 50. Join a thriving company where you can make a significant impact in a supportive environment, ensuring smooth financial operations during this transitional period.

Qualifications

• Strong finance and bookkeeping background required.
• Experience with Sage 50 is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare quarterly accounts, VAT returns, and financial reports.
• Run weekly payroll and oversee credit control.

Skills

Finance Management

Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

We're recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a well-established, family-run business in Cambridge that has been thriving for over 35 years. They are looking for someone to step in while their Finance Manager is on maternity leave; this will be a 9-12 month contract.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong finance and bookkeeping background who enjoys variety and taking ownership of a role. You'll be at the heart of the business, managing the day-to-day financial operations, overseeing an Accounts Assistant, and supporting directors with key reporting and office management tasks.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Managing daily bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
2. Preparing quarterly accounts, VAT returns, and financial reports
3. Running weekly payroll via Sage 50 Payroll
4. Overseeing credit control, purchase ledger management, and supplier payments
5. Handling insurance renewals, claims, and business contracts
6. Providing support to directors and offering initial HR assistance to employees

You will have strong bookkeeping experience and ideally be confident in using Sage 50. You must be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to multitask and prioritise your workload within a busy environment.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please call Kathryn at Pure Cambridge or apply below.