Finance Manager

MacKenzie King Careers; Witham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager in Witham, UK. You will lead a finance team, manage cashflow, and oversee financial processes to support data-driven decisions. Proven experience with ERP systems is essential, as well as hands-on management skills. The role involves the ownership of month-end processes and ensuring compliance with VAT requirements, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a finance team.
• Hands-on expertise with ERP systems to streamline financial processes.
• Experience with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Daily cash management and cashflow forecasting.
• Line management of four individuals with regular feedback.

Job description

MacKenzie King are delighted to be recruiting a Finance Manager for an established, well-respected organisation in Kelvedon. As a Finance Manager you will have proven experience leading a finance team and hands‑on expertise with ERP systems to streamline financial processes and support data‑driven decision‑making.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams within the organisation.
• Daily cash management including cashflow forecast, investment of surplus cash and transfers between operating bank accounts in accordance with bank facilities.
• Line management of four individuals, including annual appraisals and providing regular feedback.
• Monthly maintenance of the balance sheet reconciliations, including the reconciliation of payroll journals to HR records.
• Ownership of the month end process, including posting all prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income entries.
• Assist in the delivery of the year end financial statements, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries.
• Manage and process high value weekly payment runs
• Manage the petty cash function for four different sites

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