Finance Manager

YourRecruit; Wealden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company based in Wealden is seeking a Finance Manager. This role involves leading daily accounting operations, maintaining financial controls, and optimizing the Sage 200 system. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office and has accounting qualifications, with a pathway to grow into a Financial Controller position. A salary of £35,000 to £40,000 is offered, along with a supportive team environment and collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is essential.
• Accounting qualifications are required.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 and experience with Microsoft Server/remote sessions is desirable.
• Must be approachable, motivated, and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.
• Maintain financial controls with reconciliations and cashflow forecasting.
• Produce Management Accounts and submit statutory returns timely.
• Oversee and optimize the Sage 200 accounting system.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Accounting knowledge

Sage 200 knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

We’re working exclusively with a growing, well-established business based in Uckfield who are looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager.

This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys being close to the numbers and wants to grow into a Financial Controller position as the business continues to develop.

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm

Start: ASAP

What will your working week be like?

• Lead daily accounting operations including invoicing, credit control, supplier payments, and query resolution.
• Maintain robust financial controls through accurate reconciliations, reporting, and cashflow forecasting.
• Produce timely, high-quality Management Accounts and ensure all statutory returns (such as VAT) are submitted on schedule.
• Oversee and optimise the Sage 200 accounting system.
• Manage import documentation and purchasing activities, including raising POs and liaising closely with international suppliers.
• Take the lead on annual stocktakes, identifying and reporting discrepancies.
• Play a key role in supporting business improvements, upholding company standards, and maintaining strong compliance and health & safety procedures.

Do you have the required skills & experience?

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Accounting qualifications, Sage 200 knowledge, and experience with Microsoft Server/remote sessions (Desirable).
• Friendly, approachable, and motivated, with the confidence to use your initiative.
• Skilled at identifying issues, proposing solutions, and making sound judgments.
• A strong team player who contributes positively to a collaborative environment.
• Clear, proactive communication skills and a natural ability to ask the right questions.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change.
• Commercially aware with a keen eye for opportunities to support business growth.
• Exceptionally organised with strong time-management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

For your information:

• Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only.
• Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship).
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