Finance Manager

Blue Arrow Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent employment

Career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Blue Arrow Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to join a busy finance team in Blaenavon. The role offers a competitive salary and permanent, office-based employment with opportunities for progression.

You will take ownership of key financial processes, deliver monthly management accounts, and provide insightful financial analysis to support senior management decisions. Sage 50 experience and strong accounting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT/ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience)
• Experience as Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or Company Accountant
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and reporting standards
• Experience using Sage 50
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a management team

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Produce P&L analysis and financial reporting
• Prepare budgets and variance reports
• Manage cash flow and forecasting
• Handle VAT returns and financial compliance
• Manage AP/AR functions
• Oversee credit control and debtor management
• Maintain general ledger and perform bank reconciliations
• Process payroll
• Prepare supplier and contractor payment runs
• Provide financial reporting and insights to support business performance

Skills

Financial management

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

VAT returns

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Blue Arrow are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business in Blaenavon for an experienced Finance Manager to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of key financial processes while working closely with senior management to support strategic business decisions.

Blaenavon

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Profit & loss reporting and financial analysis
• Budget preparation and variance reporting
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• VAT returns and financial compliance
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Credit control and debtor management
• General ledger maintenance and bank reconciliations
• Payroll processing
• Preparation of weekly and monthly supplier and contractor payment runs
• Providing financial reporting and insight to support business performance

What We're Looking For:

• AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience
• Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or Company Accountant position
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience using Sage 50
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider management team

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00
• Friday: 08:15 - 15:00

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, stable employment
• Opportunity for career progression within a successful business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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