Finance Manager

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in North Cardiff is looking for a Finance Manager to manage daily finance operations. The ideal candidate will have finance management experience, be a qualified accountant or QBE, and possess a strong understanding of payroll processes. This fully office-based role offers excellent development opportunities. The company provides 33 days of holiday, a birthday off, and statutory pension.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Birthday day off

Annual awards

Employee of the Month recognition

Statutory pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance management role within an SME environment.
• Qualified accountant or QBE with strong all-round finance knowledge.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• Review reports before stakeholder circulation.
• Prepare monthly management information.

Skills

Finance management experience

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE

Payroll processes understanding

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on adaptability

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager – North Cardiff

Salary up to £50,000

Immediate Start Available

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be working with a growing, acquisitive SME in North Cardiff who are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their finance function. This is a fully office-based role with excellent scope to develop, with the potential to progress into a future Finance Director position. My client is open to applicants who are fully qualified or QBE (qualified by experience).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small finance team, supporting their development and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Review and sign off reports before circulation to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, producing monthly management information for approval by the Finance Director
• Provide cover for absent team members across payroll, invoicing and other duties as required
• Maintain the prepayments and accruals ledger
• Run and post month-end journals in preparation for FD review
• Process HMRC submissions and payments (PAYE & NI)
• Complete P11Ds and maintain control account reconciliations
• Manage supplier payments and monitor cash flow
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Provide information and support for external year-end audits
• Attend management meetings, contributing to wider business discussions
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively "manage up"

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a finance management role within an SME environment
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with strong all-round finance knowledge
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and relevant legislation
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on and adaptable, able to step in across all areas of finance when required

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Annual awards
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Statutory pension

If you want a role where you can bring your ambition and drive, with the desire to progress towards an FD role, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP!