Finance Manager

Mission 4 Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Plus Bank Holidays

Free On site parking

Discretionary Bonus

Healthcare Scheme

Life Insurance

Company lunches/social events

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager in Hertford to join a close-knit team. The role combines hands-on finance work with shaping the financial direction and improving reporting and controls.

You will lead payroll, pensions, VAT, cash flow and budgeting, while developing staff and partnering with Operations to drive commercial insight. A proactive, commercially minded finance professional will thrive in this lively, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role, senior level preferred.
• Fully AAT qualified and pursuing ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payroll and ensuring PAYE reporting and HMRC payments.
• Managing pension administration for new starters and checks.
• Preparing and submitting P11D and PSA payments.
• Completing quarterly VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
• Overseeing supplier payments, cash flow and FX needs.
• Producing month-end accounts, accruals and prepayments.
• Presenting management accounts to Directors and SMT.
• Monitoring customer credit limits and invoice discounting facilities.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Managing, training and supporting the finance team with Operations liaison.

Skills

Finance

Leadership

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Hertford, SG14

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Job Code: HA2291

Finance Manager

We are working with a well-established and growing business based in Hertford who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their close-knit team of 11. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a key role that combines hands‑on day‑to‑day finance responsibilities with supporting the wider financial direction of the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, down‑to‑earth team with a really positive office culture. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and social, with regular team events and even an office dog adding to the atmosphere. It’s a great fit for someone who is professional and qualified, but also enjoys being part of a lively, approachable team where everyone pulls together and your input is genuinely valued.

The role would suit a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working across the business, and making a real impact. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload and providing clear financial insight to support decision‑making, while fitting naturally into a vibrant and people‑focused team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• * Processing monthly payroll and ensuring accurate PAYE reporting and HMRC payments
• * Managing pension administration, including new starters and contribution checks
• * Preparing and submitting P11D returns and PSA payments
• * Completing quarterly VAT returns and supporting all HMRC compliance requirements
• * Managing supplier payments, cash flow, and FX requirements
• * Preparing month‑end accounts, including accruals and prepayments
• * Producing and presenting management accounts to Directors and attending SMT meetings
• * Monitoring customer credit limits, debt, and managing invoice discounting facilities
• * Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• * Managing, training, and supporting the finance team, while liaising with Operations and supporting ad hoc tasks.

Oversight Responsibilities:

• * Weekly customer billing
• * Haulage accruals
• * Plant accruals
• * Invoice processing

The successful candidate will have:

• * A minimum of 5 years' experience within a finance role, ideally at a senior level.
• * Be fully AAT qualified and have completed, or be nearing completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• * Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial reports.
• * Previous experience managing and developing staff.
• * Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• * The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with banks, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• * Experience working in a similar senior finance position, with strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• * 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays
• * Free On site parking
• * Discretionary Bonus
• * Healthcare Scheme
• * Life Insurance
• * Company lunches/ social events