Finance Manager

Ivy Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead daily finance operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Xero, and excellent organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, along with opportunities for autonomy and professional growth. The successful applicant will be integral in shaping the finance function within a growing business.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Birthday off as extra annual leave

Full sick pay after 1 year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance management.
• Driving licence and own transport required.
• Proactive with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Handle debt chasing and invoice management.

Skills

Proficient in using Xero

Strong communicator

Highly organised

Confident working independently

Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

AAT / CIMA certified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager - Permanent Position

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

Company: Ivy Resource Group

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our growing business in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking for autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape the finance function of an expanding company.

About the Company

Ivy is an established construction and education recruitment agency with years of experience in supplying temporary, contract and permanent staff. We established in 2016 and have grown year on year and are now looking to expand our accounts department, with an experienced Finance Manager to support and grow the business.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of all day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accurate reporting, seamless processes, and compliance standards across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and implementing best practices within a developing finance environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily reconciliation
• Debt chasing and managing overdue invoices including initiating legal action when required
• Raising pro‑forma invoices
• Preparing intermediary payment reports for HMRC
• Completing monthly CIS returns
• Paying suppliers and issuing monthly client statements
• Producing monthly P&L and balance sheets
• Managing weekly invoicing
• Running weekly payroll for temporary staff and monthly payroll (including payslips)
• Preparing bank reports
• Submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Handling Directors' personal tax returns
• Preparing information for year‑end accounts
• Uploading receipts to our accounting software
• Producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proficient in using Xero
• At least 3 years' experience in the role
• Preferably AAT / CIMA certified
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Confident working independently in a stand‑alone role
• Motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow the finance function within a developing business
• Proactive with the ability to work and manage time effectively
• Reliable and punctual
• Confident in speaking to all relevant stakeholders and have a polite telephone manner

Essential requirements:

• Driving licence and own transport
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experienced in using Xero

Working hours & Holidays:

• 8.30am - 4.30pm
• 23 days annual leave + Bank holidays. Increases 1 day every year up to 5 years of service
• Birthday off as extra annual leave every year
• Full sick pay after 1 year in the business

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000
• Autonomy and ownership in a newly created role
• Opportunity to grow with the business and influence its financial direction
• A supportive environment with scope for ongoing professional development

If you're an experienced finance professional ready to make an impact and help drive the business forward, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please apply now or send your CV

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business