Finance Manager

Get Staffed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Get Staffed is recruiting a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations in a Surrey-based role. You will partner with Directors to drive financial performance and strategic decisions in a fast-paced, family-owned environment.

The role requires AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong analytical and commercial skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Experience with Sage or Xero is preferred. Salary is £40,000 per annum, with a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance.
• Oversee payroll and pension administration.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance.
• Support Directors with strategic planning and growth.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Qualified by experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Surrey

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established, family-owned business operating within the retail, hospitality and visitor attraction sector. With a strong reputation for delivering outstanding customer experiences and continued business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join their senior management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a diverse and fast-paced business where you'll work closely with the Directors to support financial performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Oversee payroll and pension administration.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance.
• Support the Directors with strategic planning and business growth.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role.
• AAT qualified, ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while supporting a wider management team.

Experience within hospitality, retail, tourism or leisure sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing family business