Finance Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Exposure to property investment and +l

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Chesham is looking for a hands-on finance professional to join the finance team across multiple group entities. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will manage transactional finance while producing management information to support business decisions and help drive the next phase of the company’s growth.

The role offers stability, exposure to property investment and lending activities, and clear opportunities to develop into a broader finance position with ongoing

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred; strong AAT considered.
• Hands-on finance experience in an SME environment.
• Strong transactional finance, reconciliations and reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple entities or group structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger, invoicing and credit control across entities.
• Collect rental income (commercial and residential).
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Produce WIP and cost centre reports; support month-end activities.
• Process financial transactions across group companies.
• Provide management reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain financial records using VT Transactions and Lloyds Link.
• Liaise with tenants, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Assist Finance Director with business projects and increasing responsibilities.

Skills

Sales ledger

Invoicing

Credit control

Cash collection

Bank reconciliations

Management reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Ad hoc analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

AAT

Tools

VT Transactions

Lloyds Link

Job description

A well-established construction, property investment and management business with a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential property interests, farming operations and joint venture lending activities. With multiple group companies and a long-standing reputation in the market, the business is entering an exciting period of transition as a key member of the finance team prepares for retirement after more than 20 years of service. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a stable and successful organisation and develop into a broader finance position, with the potential to take on additional responsibilities currently undertaken by senior members of the business.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance operations across multiple group entities. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who is comfortable managing transactional finance whilst also producing management information and supporting business decision-making. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the sales ledger, invoicing and credit control processes
• Collecting commercial and residential rental income
• Bank reconciliations and cash management
• Producing reports including WIP and cost centre reporting
• Processing financial transactions across multiple group companies
• Supporting month-end activities and management reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records using VT Transactions and Lloyds Link
• Liaising with tenants, suppliers and external stakeholders
• Assisting the Finance Director with ad hoc financial analysis and business projects
• Gradually taking on additional responsibilities as the role develops

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred, although strong AAT-qualified candidates will also be considered
• Previous experience within a hands-on finance role, ideally in an SME environment
• Strong understanding of transactional finance, reconciliations and reporting
• Experience managing multiple entities or group company structures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships across the business
• Property, real estate, construction, farming or investment sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director
• Broad and varied role with genuine scope for progression
• Exposure to property investment, management and lending activities
• Stable and well-established business with long-term growth plans
• Supportive and flexible working environment