Finance Manager

Trial Balance; Newquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Newquay is seeking a Finance Manager for a full-time, permanent role offering circa £50k. You will lead monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasting, P&L and balance sheet reporting, and oversee payroll and VAT activity.

You will manage a small finance team, reporting to the directors and working with senior management to drive financial performance in a high-standard business environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a recognised professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Candidates with a full AAT qualification or who are qualified by experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts
• Preparing cashflow forecasts and reports
• Producing profit and loss and balance sheet reports
• Managing aged debtors
• Overseeing weekly and monthly payroll
• Completing VAT reporting
• Ensuring the smooth running of the end-to-end finance function
• Managing and developing a small finance team

Education

ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA / AAT or qualified by experience

Job description

Finance Manager - Newquay - Full time - Permanent - Circa £50k

Join one of Cornwall's standout success stories, a prestigious organisation with a strong reputation for quality, service, and growth.

Trial Balance are delighted to be working once again with this client in their search for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a business that sets high standards and has become a trusted name for both locals and visitors. You will be working closely with a talented leadership team and an inspirational, entrepreneurial MD, making this a far more engaging opportunity than a typical finance manager role.

Reporting to the company directors and working with the senior management team, you will take responsibility for:

• Producing monthly management accounts
• Preparing cashflow forecasts and reports
• Producing profit and loss and balance sheet reports
• Managing aged debtors
• Overseeing weekly and monthly payroll
• Completing VAT reporting
• Ensuring the smooth running of the end-to-end finance function
• Managing and developing a small finance team

This is a pivotal role for the company and would suit an experienced finance manager or a management accountant seeking to step up. Ideally, you will hold a recognised professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA), though candidates with a full AAT qualification or who are qualified by experience are also encouraged to apply. Person fit is key, this is a workplace that values a strong team spirit, where everyone works hard and enjoys doing so.

This is a hands-on role with real influence, where your work will make a visible difference to the company’s success.