Finance Manager – Full Time – Ashford

Catering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus

Hybrid work option

Job summary

We are recruiting for a newly created Finance Manager role with an established and growing company based in Ashford. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will be a technically strong finance professional with proven people management experience and a passion for developing and motivating high-performing teams.

You will have a solid track record of managing month-end and statutory reporting processes across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACCA or equivalent; strong multi-entity accounting experience.
• Proficient VAT returns, cashflow management and financial reporting.
• Able to manage a varied finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee statutory reporting, VAT returns and annual audit.
• Review financial performance, investigate variances and drive improvements.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team.
• Support the Finance Director with business projects, including the 2027 accounting system implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems.

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Manager

We are recruiting for a newly created Finance Manager role with an established and growing company based in Ashford. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will be a technically strong finance professional with proven people management experience and a passion for developing and motivating high-performing teams. You will have a solid track record of managing month-end and statutory reporting processes across multiple entities.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• annual bonus
• the option for 1 day hybrid/week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee statutory reporting, VAT returns and the annual audit.
• Review financial performance, investigating variances and identifying improvements.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team.
• Support the Finance Director with business projects, including the implementation of a new accounting system in 2027.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems.

About You

Ideally Qualified (ACCA or equivalent) with strong accounts experience supporting multiple entity requirements.

Proficient with VAT returns, cashflow management and financial reporting.

Ability to manage a varied finance team at different levels.

Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

Technically minded with exemplary people management skills.

Experience using Sage 50.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary

£50000 – £60000/annum plus bonus

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Ashford, Kent