FINANCE MANAGER - 3 MONTH FTC

Optima Recruitment Limited; Leatherhead; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Pension

Training & development

23 days’ annual leave + birthday off

Company events

Resumo da vaga

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.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Bookkeeping experience

Financial analysis

Formação

AAT Level 4

ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Ferramentas

Sage 200

Webex

Descrição da vaga

Finance Manager – Leatherhead - 3 month Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: Managing Director
Direct report: Finance Assistant

• £50,000 - £60,000 (PRO – RATA)
• Quarterly and annual bonus schemes
• Pension
• Regular training and further development
• 23 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays
• Company events

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, contribute to business performance and develop towards a broader Finance Director position as the business grows.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager to oversee the day-to‑day finance function of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cash management.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their commercial responsibilities and progress towards a Finance Director role. The position will also play a key role in transitioning from Sage 200 to a new ERP system over the next six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, bank reconciliations, cash management and financial queries.
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, scenario planning and weekly sales forecasting in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain cash flow forecasts, monitor balances and payments, and identify potential funding risks.
• Transactional Finance: Manage supplier payment runs, purchase ledger processes and payroll information for external providers.
• Tax and Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
• Year-End Reporting: Manage year‑end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules for external accountants.
• Team Management: Supervise, support and develop the Finance Assistant, ensuring accurate and timely completion of finance tasks.
• Business Support: Provide adhoc financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision‑making.
• Systems Improvement: Support the implementation of a new ERP system, replacing Sage 200.

Requirements

• Significant bookkeeping and finance experience within an SME environment.
• Strong Sage 200 experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable:

• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supervising junior finance staff.
• Experience using Webex.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer