Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established independent business is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will manage the finance team, oversee month-end reports, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should hold an accountancy qualification, have extensive experience with Sage systems, and possess strong financial analysis skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits

31 days holiday including public and bank holidays

Pension benefits

Life cover benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a finance management role.
• Strong understanding of P&L forecasting and financial management.
• Proficiency in using Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Team's daily activities.
• Oversee month-end management reports and reconciliation schedules.
• Prepare and update weekly cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA preferred)

Experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll

Understanding of financial accounts, cash flow, and P&L forecasting

Proficient in Excel spreadsheets

5+ years in a similar role

Knowledge of FCA rules on client monies

Ability to analyze numerical data

Skilled at multitasking under pressure

High level of financial integrity

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Payroll

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of their small Finance Team, ensuring accurate financial management and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:

• 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

Candidates should have the following skills and 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.

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