Finance Manager

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead the finance function as the business scales. You will own monthly management accounts, tax compliance and strategic planning in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

This role offers £45,000-£55,000 per annum and opportunities to enhance systems, implement controls across multiple entities, and shape financial processes as the company grows internationally.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with broad finance function experience.
• Experience in VAT and financial reporting across entities.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the overall finance function.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee VAT and tax compliance across multiple entities and countries.
• Manage high-volume transactions and payment processing.
• Establish processes for payroll, expenses and financial controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Liaise with external accountants and legal advisers.
• Improve finance systems, processes and reporting as the business grows.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager
Taunton, Somerset
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Our client, a growing SaaS technology business, is looking to appoint a qualified Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function and support its next stage of growth.

As the Finance Manager, you'll oversee financial reporting, tax compliance and business planning, while developing robust systems and processes to support continued growth within a fast-paced, international business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant making their first or second move from practice into industry, with the scope to broaden their commercial experience and play a key role in shaping the finance function.

The responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the overall finance function
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Oversee VAT and tax compliance across multiple entities and countries
• Manage high-volume transactions and payment processing
• Establish processes for payroll, expenses and financial controls
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Liaise with external accountants and legal advisers
• Improve finance systems, processes and reporting as the business grows

The candidate:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant
• Experience managing a broad finance function or ready to step up
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, VAT and financial reporting
• Confident working with accounting systems, ideally Xero, and payment platforms
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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