Finance Manager

Reed; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing services business in Harlow seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function. The ideal candidate will oversee daily finance operations, manage cash flow, and handle payroll. Strong Excel skills and experience in a finance role within recruitment or professional services are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with multiple responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within recruitment or professional services.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Proficient with accounting software like Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Confident working independently in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including invoicing and payments.
• Manage cash flow and prepare VAT returns.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Handle payroll and contractor payments.
• Monitor debtors and manage Confidential Invoice Discounting.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors.

Skills

Experience in finance role

Strong Excel skills

Proficient with accounting software

Excellent attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Reed Finance are partnering with a successful and growing services business, who are seeking a hands‑on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and confidence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, prepare VAT returns, and produce monthly management reports.
• Supervise invoicing based on timesheets and ensure accurate client billing.
• Handle payroll and contractor payments, with PAYE payroll fully outsourced.
• Monitor debtors and manage a Confidential Invoice Discounting facility, ensuring accurate daily or weekly uploads of invoice schedules to the funder.
• Reconcile funding availability, drawdowns, and repayments in line with company cash flow needs.
• Maintain accurate sales ledger records and ensure that only eligible invoices are submitted for funding.
• Liaise with the invoice finance provider, handle audit visits, reporting requirements, and compliance checks.
• Produce and review availability reports, debtor reconciliations, and aged debtor analyses to ensure borrowing base integrity.
• Streamline financial processes and support system improvements.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and key clients on finance matters.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within recruitment or professional services.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations, and reporting).
• Proficient with accounting software such as Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
• Confident working independently in a friendly, team‑focused office environment.

If you are interested in this Finance Manager position, please apply now for more information.