Finance Manager

SF Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. You will prepare management accounts, manage budgets, and oversee all transactional finance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in similar roles and strong commercial awareness. This is an opportunity to make an impact in a supportive organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Ability to influence and support senior management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Maintenance of balance sheet control accounts and reconciliations.
• Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
• Management of supplier payments, sales invoicing, and credit vetting for new customers.
• Oversight of payroll and HMRC submissions.
• Provision of financial analysis, insight, and commentary to support key decisions.
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes to support growth.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Excellent Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with an established and growing SME based in Cannock in the recruitment of a hands‑on and commercially minded Finance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key part in supporting the business through its next phase of growth. The successful candidate will join a friendly, ambitious management team and work closely with the Directors, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Maintenance of balance sheet control accounts and reconciliations
• Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control
• Management of supplier payments, sales invoicing, and credit vetting for new customers
• Oversight of payroll and HMRC submissions
• Provision of financial analysis, insight, and commentary to support key decisions
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes to support growth

Requirements

• Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment
• Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially focused with the ability to influence and support senior management
• Excellent Excel and communication skills

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function and make a real impact in a growing business.

If you re an experienced Finance Manager seeking a broad and varied role within a supportive and ambitious organisation, please click apply!