Finance Manager

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; West Byfleet; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME business in Surrey is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the finance function. This mainly office-based role offers flexibility post-probation and focuses on producing management accounts, financial reports, and overseeing payroll. Candidates with previous experience in a similar position and knowledge of Xero are encouraged to apply. The position includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Company bonus scheme

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Full preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.
• Providing accurate financial reports with full commentary and analysis.
• Working with the directors to plan budgets and forecast realistic targets monthly.
• Overseeing the transactional accounting functions.
• Processing the monthly payroll.
• Managing the Credit Control function.
• Supporting with project work and liaising with various departments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget planning

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Xero software

Education

Qualified or QBE candidates considered

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

This well-established, SME business based in Surrey are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining an innovative organisation that has a great market reputation and a brilliant working culture. Furthermore, this role will be mainly office based with flexibility to work from home, post completion of probation. This is a brilliant role for an experienced all-rounder who has previous experience in working in a managerial/number 1 finance position and is now looking for their next challenge.

Finance Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Company bonus scheme
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Finance Manager - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Directors of the business, and you will have full control of the finance function. You will be required to produce monthly management accounts with full reporting so previous experience with this is essential. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Full preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.
• Providing accurate financial reports with full commentary and analysis.
• Working with the directors to plan budgets and forecast realistic targets monthly.
• Oversee the transactional accounting functions, ensuring they are running at full efficiency.
• Processing the monthly payroll.
• Working with key suppliers/clients whilst also staying on top of the Credit Control function.
• Supporting with other project work and liaising with various departments.
• Liaising with external accountants at year end.

The successful Finance Manager will have

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Qualified or QBE candidates will be considered
• Previous experience in using Xero
• Ability to communicate at all levels