Finance Manager

Travail Employment Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cheltenham is seeking a full-time Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will lead a finance team, oversee financial reporting, and manage payroll processes. Applicants should have a recognised accountancy qualification and experience with Sage tools. This role offers a supportive work environment along with benefits like holiday and pension coverage.

Benefits

31 days' holiday including public and bank holidays

Pension and Life cover benefits after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Skilled at multitasking, working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and prioritising workload.
• High level of financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Team's daily activities.
• Oversee production of month-end management reports and full reconciliation schedules.
• Manage weekly bank reconciliations and resolve related queries.
• Prepare and update weekly cash flow forecasts and rolling quarterly financial forecasts.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets.

Skills

Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)

Extensive experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll

Strong understanding of financial accounts, cash flow and P&L forecasting

Proficient in Excel spreadsheets

Ability to analyse numerical data and communicate financial info to non-accountants

Knowledge of FCA rules on client monies

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Payroll

Job description

Overview

Full Time Finance Manager

£48,000- £50,000

Onsite

A well-established independent business in Cheltenham is growing it's team. This is a great chance to join a friendly, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Team's daily activities
• Oversee production of month-end management reports and full reconciliation schedules
• Manage weekly bank reconciliations and resolve related queries
• Prepare and update weekly cash flow forecasts and rolling quarterly financial forecasts
• Supervise and assess team competencies; conduct monthly reconciliations in compliance with FCA regulations
• Review FCA compliance tasks for quality and completeness
• Liaise with auditors to maintain financial control integrity and accurate records
• Administer monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets
• Manage credit control and insurance payment accounts

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)
• Extensive experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll
• Strong understanding of financial accounts, cash flow, and P&L forecasting
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Knowledge of FCA rules on client monies (desirable)
• Ability to analyse numerical data and communicate financial info to non-accountants
• Skilled at multitasking, working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and prioritising workload
• High level of financial integrity

This Finance Manager role runs Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to 5p.m., with 31 days' holiday including public and bank holidays. Pension and Life cover benefits apply after a qualifying period.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.