Finance Manager

Howett Thorpe; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead the finance function from Haslemere, Surrey. This permanent role offers flexibility for full-time or slightly reduced hours.

You will oversee day-to-day finances, manage the Xero system, contribute to accounts, budgeting and year-end processes, and support audits. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential; AAT-qualified or working towards a professional accountancy qualification is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day management of a finance function.
• AAT qualification or working towards professional accountancy qualification.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with year-end accounts and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient operation of the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with accountants on the preparation and filing of annual company accounts, while maintaining records in accordance with data protection laws.
• Manage the Xero accounting system, ensuring it meets the evolving needs and maintaining accurate financial records, including month-end and year-end reconciliations.
• Produce regular financial reports for senior leadership, and conduct financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support with the preparation of the yearly budget and monitor throughout the year.
• Administer the banking, credit cards, and payment systems, ensuring monthly reconciliations and effective cash flow management.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and manage spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Overseeing 1 member of staff and supporting with any issues.
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Strong Excel

Attention to detail

Staff management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

This well-established organisation based near Haslemere are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. This role is being offered on a permanent basis, and my client will look at full time or slightly reduced hours options. This role would suit someone who has previous experience in day-to-day management of the finance function in a busy environment and ideally someone who is AAT qualified, or working towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Type: Permanent, full time or part time

Location: Haslemere, Surrey

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Reference no: 16134

Finance Manager – About The Role

• Oversee the efficient operation of the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with accountants on the preparation and filing of annual company accounts, while maintaining records in accordance with data protection laws.
• Manage the Xero accounting system, ensuring it meets the evolving needs and maintaining accurate financial records, including month-end and year-end reconciliations.
• Produce regular financial reports for senior leadership, and conduct financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support with the preparation of the yearly budget and monitor throughout the year.
• Administer the banking, credit cards, and payment systems, ensuring monthly reconciliations and effective cash flow management.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and manage spending to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Overseeing 1 member of staff and supporting with any issues.
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• QBE/Qualified candidates will be considered
• Strong Excel skills
• Good attention to detail

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics.

Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.