Finance Manager

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a skilled finance professional to maintain day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and proficiency in financial software, including Excel and Quickbooks. Responsibilities include managing financial journals, ensuring accurate revenue recording, and improving credit control processes. This role offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel & Quickbooks.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee all day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage monthly pre-payments, accrual and payroll journals.
• Proactively manage credit control and debt collection activity.

Skills

Financial software proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel proficiency

Quickbooks experience

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join this fast growing company

Description

• Maintain and oversee all day-to-day financial operations including sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, cash management and expense processing.
• Manage monthly pre-payments, accrual and payroll journals; maintain fixed asset register and monthly Management Accounts preparation.
• Manage receipt platforms information from multiple systems (e.g. Stripe, Paypal) ensuring smooth processing and accurate account of all incoming funds.
• Reconcile our finance system to ensure all revenue has been accurately recorded and posted appropriately.
• Collate and verify the accuracy of data across multiple platforms to support timely and accurate sales invoicing.
• Monitor aged debtors and proactively manage credit control and debt collection activity, working closely with the client experience team.
• Process deferred income and ensure appropriate allocation across accounting periods.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed as part of the month-end close process.
• Monitor the purchase order system, ensuring compliance within internal authorisation processes.
• Review and timely processing of monthly out of pocket and credit card expenses in accordance with expense policy.

Profile

• AAT qualification
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, particularly Excel & Quickbooks
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Job Offer

A competitive salary package