Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is seeking a Finance & Accounts Manager to lead the finance operations of a growing business in the UK. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, robust records, and compliance with internal controls while developing a high-performing team.

Based in our office, you will oversee accounts payable, reconciliation, budgeting inputs, and monthly reporting to the Head of Finance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee the reconciliation and review of accounts.
• Accurate input of client budgets.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring deadlines are met and high standards are maintained.
• Develop team training plans and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing and payment runs.
• Ensure supplier reconciliations and aged creditor reports are accurate and up to date.
• Support audit processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain and update internal systems and accounting software with accurate site data.
• Ensure all financial activity complies with internal controls and finance policies.
• Provide regular financial reports to the Head of Finance, including weekly debtor data and monthly accruals.
• Identify and propose improvements to financial systems and workflows (subject to approval).

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alexander Daniels is recruiting for a Finance & Accounts Manager to lead the finance operations of a growing business. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial records, and upholding compliance with internal controls and policies. You’ll also manage and develop a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the reconciliation and review of accounts
• Accurate input of client budgets
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring deadlines are met and high standards are maintained.
• Develop team training plans and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing and payment runs.
• Ensure supplier reconciliations and aged creditor reports are accurate and up to date.
• Support audit processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain and update internal systems and accounting software with accurate site data.
• Ensure all financial activity complies with internal controls and finance policies.
• Provide regular financial reports to the Head of Finance, including weekly debtor data and monthly accruals.
• Identify and propose improvements to financial systems and workflows (subject to approval).

You will need

• Proven experience in financial management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Please note that this role is office based.