Finance / Office Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Addlestone seeks a Finance & Office Manager to oversee core financial management and office operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage budgets, and lead a small finance team, fostering a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to shape finance processes

Supportive, flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or office management.
• Strong understanding of financial processes.
• Experience in small to medium-sized business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts preparation.
• Develop financial forecasts and budgets.
• Manage one direct report for transactional finance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Excel

Team management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Finance & Office Manager
Location: Addlestone, Surrey
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hour: 8 hours per day, either (phone number removed) or 9-5

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance & Office Manager to join a growing team based in Addlestone, Surry. This role combines responsibility for core financial management, reporting, and forecasting, with oversight of office operations and one direct report handling day-to-day transactional finance.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business planning through forecasts and budgets, managing cash flow, and overseeing office administration to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow models.
• Support the leadership team with financial insight to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Work with external accountants/auditors on annual audits and tax submissions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Team Supervision

• Manage one direct report responsible for transactional finance (AP/AR, bank reconciliations, expense claims, etc.).
• Review and approve journals, reconciliations, and ledger entries.
• Provide training, support, and development to the finance assistant.

Office & Administrative Management

• Oversee the smooth running of office operations including facilities, suppliers, and systems.
• Maintain and manage administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate company insurances, licences, and contract renewals.
• Act as point of contact for HR support, liaising with external providers as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Office Manager role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Hands-on experience with Profit & Loss reporting and variance analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with Xero
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing and developing team members.
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or part-qualified.
• Experience in a small to medium-sized business environment.
• Familiarity with HR or office management systems/processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to shape finance processes and contribute to business strategy.
• Supportive, flexible working environment.

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Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates.