Finance Manager

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Finance Manager for an immediate start in the Wickford area. This full-time temporary role lasts an initial 3 months, working Mon-Fri, 7.30am–4.30pm with a 1-hour lunch, paying up to £26.44 per hour (circa £55,000 per annum).

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgeting, VAT, and payroll, while supporting a small finance team. The ideal candidate is ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong Excel and Sage experience, capable of delivering accurate financial

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualification with proven Finance Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, VAT and statutory accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems including Sage.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with P&L, balance sheet and cashflow commentary.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, costings and financial reporting for business insight.
• Prepare statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase ledger, supplier payments, and day-to-day finance operations.
• Lead and support the Finance team and manage finance queries.
• Review and improve financial controls, processes and systems for efficiency.
• Support business planning, acquisitions and commercial projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage

Job description

A client of ours in the Wickford area are recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time temporary position for an initial 3 months, working Monday – Friday, 7.30am – 4.30pm with a 1–hour unpaid lunch, and paying up to 26.44 per hour ( 55,000 per annum).

Your key duties in this Finance Manager role will include but are not limited to:

• Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow analysis and commentary.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, costings and financial reporting, providing insight to support business decisions.
• Preparing draft statutory accounts and quarterly VAT returns, as well as managing payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Overseeing purchase ledger, supplier payment runs, credit control and day–to–day finance operations.
• Supervising and supporting the Finance team, including providing cover and managing finance queries.
• Reviewing and improving financial controls, processes and accounting systems to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Supporting business planning, acquisitions and commercial projects where required.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Finance Manager role:

• Qualified ACCA or CIMA with proven experience working as a Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, VAT and statutory accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting systems, ideally including Sage.
• Strong analytical and problem–solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast–paced environment.