Finance Manager

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Shirebrook is seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing financial processes within SMEs and hold relevant qualifications like AAT or CIMA. Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, processing payroll, handling VAT returns, and cash management. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, are essential, along with a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT, part qualified CIMA or ACCA, or qualified by experience.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Motivated and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Processing payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
• Managing cash and credit control.
• Identifying and improving processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Self-starter

Proactive

Education

AAT qualified, part qualified CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager/Bookkeeper for a well-established and forward-thinking business with a track record of success. The company has built a loyal customer base and continues to grow. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in SMEs and a proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Director, duties will include:

• Maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Processing payroll.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare & submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Cash management.
• Credit control.
• Identifying, improving and streamlining processes.
• Dealing with third parties, including insurance providers, banks etc.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be qualified AAT, part qualified CIMA or ACCA, or qualified by experience.
• Good IT skills, including strong Excel skills, are essential.
• You should be a self-starter—motivated, proactive, and ready to take ownership to ensure continuous progress.