Finance Manager

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the Finance office's daily operations in Derby. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong IT skills, including advanced Excel. Responsibilities include the production of management accounts, payroll oversight, and financial analysis support. A salary of £45,000 is offered along with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar finance role is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience managing a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the Finance office.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT return.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with financial analysis.

Skills

Management reporting

Team management

Advanced Excel skills

Payroll management

Financial analysis

Job description

Overview

Job title: Finance Manager

Location: Derby

As Finance Manager you will oversee the daily running of the Finance office, maintain the income schedule, cashflow management, VAT return, oversee payroll and pensions, prepare the monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, and assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with bids and financial analysis.

Duties

• Production of management accounts
• Line Management of Finance Assistants
• Maintaining the Income schedule and raising of Income invoices
• Preparation and reconciliation of journals
• Reconciliation of bank, balance sheet, and partnership accounts
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT return
• Support with Budget and Forecasts
• Cashflow analysis and investment of excess funds
• Oversee monthly payroll
• Oversee the annual audit process
• Deal with HMRC, Charities Commission and Companies house
• Support SLT with financial analysis, strategy advice, and bids

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a similar position is essential (5+ years)
• Experience is key, but qualifications desirable
• Strong IT skills, including MS office products, and particularly Excel
• Good experience of payroll, salary sacrifice, and pensions
• Experience of financial and management reporting and budgeting
• Experience of managing a team
• Excellent communication skills

Your rewards

• Salary: 45,000
• Flexible hybrid working