Finance Manager

Astute Recruitment; Temple Normanton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Finance office in Derby. The role involves managing the production of management accounts, handling payroll, completing VAT returns, and supporting the Senior Leadership Team with financial analysis and strategy. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a salary of £45,000 and flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary £45,000

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position is essential (5+ years).
• Experience of financial and management reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Production of management accounts.
• Line Management of Finance Assistants.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT return.
• Oversee payroll and annual audit process.

Skills

Strong IT skills, including MS office products, particularly Excel

Excellent communication skills

Experience of managing a team

Good experience of payroll, salary sacrifice, and pensions

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

Overview

Job title: Finance Manager

Location: Derby

As Finance Manager you will oversee the daily running of the Finance office, maintain the income schedule, cashflow management, VAT return, oversee payroll and pensions, prepare the monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, and assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with bids and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Production of management accounts
• Line Management of Finance Assistants
• Maintaining the Income schedule and raising of Income invoices
• Preparation and reconciliation of journals
• Reconciliation of bank, balance sheet, and partnership accounts
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT return
• Support with Budget and Forecasts
• Cashflow analysis and investment of excess funds
• Oversee monthly payroll
• Oversee the annual audit process
• Deal with HMRC, Charities Commission and Companies house
• Support SLT with financial analysis, strategy advice, and bids

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a similar position is essential (5+ years)
• Experience is key, but qualifications desirable
• Strong IT skills, including MS office products, and particularly Excel
• Good experience of payroll, salary sacrifice, and pensions
• Experience of financial and management reporting and budgeting
• Experience of managing a team
• Excellent communication skills

Your rewards

• Salary £45,000
• Flexible hybrid working