Finance Manager

Holt Engineering; Holton Heath; In loco; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Holt Engineering in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. You will supervise a small team, deliver monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

The role requires at least five years in financial management with professional accounting qualifications (AAT 4 / ACCA / CIMA) and experience with Sage and ERP systems.

Competenze

• Minimum five years' experience in financial management or management accounts.
• ACCA/CIMA or AAT Level 4 qualification required; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Manufacturing/engineering experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Strong ability to prepare management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Mansioni

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance department and Finance Assistant.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage month-end, year-end, budgets and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee VAT returns, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, credit control and invoicing.
• Ensure HMRC and Companies House statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee foreign currency transactions.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks and third parties.
• Support R&D tax relief claims through external specialists.
• Advise the Managing Director on financial matters, with wider strategic decisions made alongside the management team.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls and processes.

Conoscenze

Financial management

Management accounting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Financial reporting

Payroll & VAT knowledge

Formazione

AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Strumenti

Sage Accounts

ERP systems (123 Insight)

Descrizione del lavoro

Finance Manager

Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: up to £60,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday

Our client, an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department, manage a Finance Assistant and provide financial insight to support business decisions. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to influence processes, systems and the future development of the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance department and Finance Assistant.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage month-end, year-end, budgets and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee VAT returns, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, credit control and invoicing.
• Ensure HMRC and Companies House statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee foreign currency transactions.
• Manage payroll-related financial processes and online banking authorisations.
• Oversee Sage Accounts and ERP systems, ensuring effective integration.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks and third parties.
• Support R&D tax relief claims through external specialists.
• Advise the Managing Director on financial matters, with wider strategic decisions made alongside the management team.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls and processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum five years' experience in financial management or management accounts.
• AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA qualification, supported by relevant practical experience.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Sage Accounts and ERP systems (currently 123 Insight).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.