Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley (South West); Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Trowbridge is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial operations, including monthly reporting and VAT management. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance management experience and strong accounting knowledge. Competitive salary of £50,000, 25 days holiday, pension, and medical benefits offered.

Benefits

£50,000 salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in a finance management role.
• Confident in producing reports and reconciling accounts.
• Experience in supervising team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage one Accounts Assistant for day-to-day operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee VAT returns and payment runs.

Skills

Finance management experience

Strong accounting procedures understanding

Excel skills

Detail-focused and organised

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager – Trowbridge, Wiltshire (office-based). £50,000. Morgan Mckinley are working exclusively with an established and growing company based in Trowbridge. They're on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join their tight-knit team and play a key role in supporting both internal operations and external clients.

The Opportunity

This is a commercially focused, hands-on finance role within a small but growing business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, from producing monthly management reports and balance sheet reconciliations to overseeing VAT returns and supervising one Accounts Assistant. With a varied customer portfolio and plenty of scope for input into systems and process improvements, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end finance and wants to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage one Accounts Assistant (purchase ledger, receipts, payments)
• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary (accruals/prepayments etc.)
• Balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• VAT returns (in-house and client-side)
• Payment runs and financial reporting for multiple stakeholders
• Support budgeting and variance analysis
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and team cover as needed

What We're Looking For

• Several years' experience in a finance management role
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and core business principles
• Confident producing reports, reconciling accounts, and working to deadlines
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate level)
• Experience with AP, AR and supervising team member
• Detail-focused, organised, and a great communicator

What’s In It For You

• £50,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical scheme (you & your family)
• Free on-site parking

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