Finance Manager

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded market-leading organization near Godalming seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead a dynamic team. You will manage finance operations, oversee a small team, and ensure efficient accounting practices. This fully office-based role offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare scheme

Fantastic onsite facilities

Car parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance manager position.
• Team management experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations and team of 4.
• Preparation of management accounts and reconciliation.
• Oversee the Payroll function and ensure responsibilities are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Job description

Recruiter Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited

This market-leading organisation based near Godalming is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining a well-established and dynamic team that has a brilliant local reputation. This role will be fully office based and offers a fantastic working environment as well as great company benefits. A perfect role for an experienced Finance Manager who has strong leadership skills and is now looking for their next challenge.

Finance Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme
• Fantastic onsite facilities
• Car parking
• Pension scheme

Finance Manager - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Director and managing a team of 4. You will be required to manage the daily finance operations as well as supporting the Finance Director at month end. Previous management experience is essential for this role.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of management accounts, reconciliation of control accounts and analysis of variances between budget and actuals
• In conjunction with the FD, preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows
• Oversee the transactional accounting function and making sure it is running at full efficiency
• Accountability for the fixed asset register ensuring it is maintained in good order, ensuring all transactions are recorded appropriately
• Advising and monitoring of VAT implications along with preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Overseeing the Payroll function and ensuring all responsibilities are met
• Managing the finance team, leading by example and ensuring performance standards are met
• Undertaking ad hoc project work and liaising with several departments

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Team management experience is essential
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Experience of working within small teams