Finance Manager - Bristol - Fast Growing Tech Business

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology business in Bristol is seeking a practical Finance Manager on an interim basis. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day finance operations, including posting invoices and managing cashflow, while supporting the leadership team. Ideally, you'll be newly qualified in ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience, with a strong grasp of both financial and management accounting. An immediate start is required, with the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to manage day-to-day finance tasks.
• Exposure to Xero is advantageous.
• Ownership of finance in a small business context.

Responsibilities

• Post invoices and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage credit control and prepare supplier payments.
• Provide financial insights for project decisions.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial and management accounting

Experience with Xero

Ability to work hands-on in a small team

Education

Part / newly qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

A growing UK-based technology business is looking for a practical, hands-on Finance Manager on an Interim Basis whilst they recruit permanently. In this role you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, you will roll up your sleeves and do the work: posting invoices, producing management accounts, managing cashflow, and supporting the leadership team with accurate, timely financial information.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day finance tasks including posting invoices, bank reconciliations, and journals
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare cashflow forecasts
• Manage credit control and prepare supplier payments
• Provide costings and financial insight to support project and operational decisions
• Assist with financial reporting for overseas operations (e.g. the US entity)
• Get involved in process improvements and ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

Ideally you will be a part / newly qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience with a strong understanding of both financial and management accounting and exposure to Xero would be advantageous. Overall, you must be willing to "muck in" across all areas of a small business and take ownership of finance in a small team.

About the role

The business is scaling fast, with international contracts and increasing presence overseas. You will be working closely with the Managing Director and a supportive Finance Director. An immediate start is required, and it would be ideal if the right person could be appointed permanently.