Finance Manager

talenty; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenty is seeking a hands-on Finance professional to support the Finance Director with day-to-day accounting and reporting in a growing logistics business. You will own month-end tasks, reconciliations and financial reporting, while gaining exposure to margin analysis, cash flow and year-end activity.

The role offers a clear route toward a Financial Controller position, with increased responsibility as you develop and build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Finance or accounting background with month-end experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and management accounts.
• IT-savvy with Excel; Sage experience beneficial.
• Excellent organisational skills and stakeholder relationship ability.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and reporting for the business.
• Lead month-end activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Assist with margin reporting, cash flow, financial analysis, rebates, supplier claims and credit control.
• Support internal audit and year-end activities and collaborate with the Finance Director.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Sage

Job description

Ready to move beyond a purely transactional finance role?

Want more responsibility and a clear route towards Financial Controller?

Then read on...

About the role

• This is an opportunity to join an established logistics business, supporting the Finance Director across the day-to-day accounting and reporting for the business.
• You’ll have a hands-on role across the accounts function, with a particular focus on month-end, management accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• You’ll also get involved with margin reporting, cash flow, financial analysis, customer rebates, supplier claims and credit control, giving you broad exposure across the business.
• You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and wider team, supporting internal audit and year-end activity, whilst taking on more responsibility as you develop.

Experience Needed

• Finance Assistant, Management Accountant or similar experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles and management accounts
• Experience with month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong IT skills, with Sage experience beneficial
• Practical, organised and comfortable working across a broad range of finance responsibilities
• Confident building relationships with internal stakeholders

Why?

• This is a genuine opportunity to develop your career within an established, multimillion-pound logistics business.
• You’ll work closely with the Finance Director, gain broad exposure across the accounts function and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility as you work towards a Financial Controller position.

Talenty is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.