Finance Manager - 9 month contract.

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager for a 9-month contract in Swindon. This role is crucial for managing financial operations, producing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will oversee payroll, cash flow, and account reconciliations while collaborating with budget holders to optimize financial performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations and payroll.
• Produce monthly management accounts and reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Payroll Management

Cash Flow Management

Account Reconciliation

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Statements Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

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Finance Manager - 9 month contract, Swindon

Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Robert Half is recruiting a Finance Manager on a 9-month contract based in Swindon.

The role involves:

• Producing reports and management financial information, including monthly accounts.
• Managing daily financial operations such as payroll, invoicing, debtor and creditor control, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash flow updates.
• Preparing documentation for sales and purchase ledger entries.
• Remitting payments and issuing remittance advice.
• Reconciling accounts payable and receivable, correcting discrepancies.
• Processing month-end closing and ledger reconciliation.
• Monitoring credit and debtors reports, ensuring payments are current, and chasing overdue invoices.
• Producing aged debtor reports.
• Auditing nominal ledgers for proper coding of invoices and receipts.
• Reconciling benefit allowances and petty cash, preparing bank deposits.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis reports.
• Posting routine journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Reviewing and auditing trial balances, investigating variances.
• Collaborating with budget holders on variances, re-forecasts, and budgets.
• Reviewing cash flow projections, ensuring a 12-month rolling forecast.
• Producing financial statements for residents, liaising with home managers and financial appointees.
• Reporting to the CEO and F&GP committee on material variances.
• Monitoring daily, short and long-term cash flows.
• Managing resident finances to ensure compliance with DWP thresholds.
• Overseeing monthly payroll, including deductions and tax contributions.
• Publishing payslips and P60s, processing employee payments.
• Maintaining confidentiality of employee records.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent roles. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Candidates with similar qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. Pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, and training.