Finance Manager (3‑Month Contract) | Lead SMB Finance & ERP Rollout

Optima Recruitment Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & development

23 days’ annual leave + birthday off

Company events

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Leatherhead for a 3-month fixed term contract. The role oversees the day-to-day finance function, controls and cash management, with a transition from Sage 200 to a new ERP system over the next six months.

The ideal candidate has significant SME bookkeeping experience, strong Sage 200 skills and advanced Excel. AAT Level 4 is required, with ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant bookkeeping and finance experience within an SME environment.
• Strong Sage 200 experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, bank reconciliations, cash management and financial queries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and weekly sales planning.
• Manage supplier payment runs, purchase ledgers and payroll information for external providers.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Bookkeeping experience

Financial analysis

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Tools

Sage 200

Webex

Job description

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Leatherhead for a 3-month fixed term contract. The role oversees the day-to-day finance function, controls and cash management, with a transition from Sage 200 to a new ERP system over the next six months.

The ideal candidate has significant SME bookkeeping experience, strong Sage 200 skills and advanced Excel. AAT Level 4 is required, with ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies desirable.