Finance Manager

i2i Recruitment Consultancy; Westbury-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a lead finance professional for a full-time, permanent role in Westbury-on-Severn. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the accounting function, manage financial reporting, and work with Sage 50. Responsibilities include overseeing ledgers, managing transactions, and liaising with external auditors. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys autonomy and improvement processes in a thriving family business.

Qualifications

• Must have strong accounting experience and AAT qualification.
• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software is crucial.
• Ability to handle month-end processes and produce financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function using Sage 50 Accounts Professional.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
• Handle day-to-day transactions and resolve complex queries.
• Prepare month-end journals and financial reports.

Skills

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Experience using accountancy software (Sage 50 ideal)

Excellent organisational skills

Confident managing month-end processes

Strong understanding of double-entry

Able to produce accurate financial reports independently

Tools

Sage 50

Pegasus Opera 3

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Work as the lead finance professional in a growing business | Take full ownership of the accounting function | Modern systems (Sage 50, potential Sage payroll transition) | Autonomy to streamline processes | A varied, hands‑on role with real impact | Be part of a thriving family business!!

Must have

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience using accountancy software (Sage 50 ideal)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Confident managing month‑end processes and accounting routines
• Strong understanding of double‑entry, reconciliations and journals
• Able to produce accurate financial reports independently

Nice to have

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 payroll
• Previous experience managing audits or working alongside external auditors

So what will you be doing?

• You’ll be managing the full accounting function using Sage 50 Accounts Professional
• Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Handling day‑to‑day transactions and resolving complex queries
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing month‑end journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, reclasses, payroll/investment entries)
• Producing monthly balance sheet and P&L accounts for audit and month‑end reporting
• Submitting quarterly VAT returns with full reconciliations
• Reviewing aged creditors, investigating discrepancies and actioning write‑offs/adjustments
• Managing weekly BACS payments and approvals
• Preparing weekly cashflow forecastsLeading the annual audit process (October year end & audit)
• Preparing schedules and reports for year‑end accounts
• Liaising with external auditors
• Supporting the transition from Pegasus Opera 3 to a potential Sage payroll solution
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Commuting between both offices, Faringdon and Westbury‑on‑Severn, with the plan to be based in WoS permanently thereafter,
• Opportunity to improve processes and introduce efficiency
• Hands‑on position with broad responsibility
• Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and ownership

Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful.
Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
Due to the volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

For immediate consideration send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today...