Finance Manager

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, a solid understanding of financial software, and a proven track record in managing financial processes. The role requires full rights to work in the UK and the ability to drive, as the location is outside the city centre.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and processes.
• Experience with VAT returns, payroll, and HMRC processes necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilise financial software efficiently for reporting and analysis.
• Manage relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

strong leadership skills

effective verbal and listening communication skills

problem-solving and decision-making skills

excellent time management skills

ability to create and preserve relationships

Tools

Sage Line 50

Sage Payroll

Sage CIS module

Excel

Job description

Working on behalf of our client; a reputable name in the construction industry; we are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager based in Chelmsford. You will have previous experience within a similar role and have strong people skills.

Hours of work; Monday - Friday; 8.30am - 17:00pm

Salary; 40,000 - 45,000

Please note; You will need to be a car driver for this role due to the clients location outside of the city centre.

Knowledge

• be able to utilise computer hardware and software efficiently, with specific strong knowledge of Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, Sage CIS module and Excel
• previous account management experience
• previous experience of VAT returns, CIS returns, Payroll RTI and all other HMRC processes
• previous payroll and workplace pension experience
• previous experience of NatWest Bankline would be an advantage, but not necessary

Skills

• strong leadership skills and be able to work with high-level decision-makers
• be able to create, develop and preserve relationships with both clients and staff members
• be able to conduct themselves proficiently and professionally
• have excellent time managing skills and be able to understand, plan and analyse fiscal data
• have problem solving and decision making skills
• effective verbal and listening communications skills
• ability to communicate effectively in English

Please note; you will need to have full rights to work in the UK indefinitely in place before applying for this role. Our client will not be accepting applications from those who require a VISA to work in the UK.

Please ensure your location is clearly visable on your CV as this may hold up your application in our shortlisting phase.