Hands-On Finance Manager - SME Cashflow & Controls

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Dukinfield (Greater Manchester). This is a hands-on role, reporting to the General Manager, with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualified or QBE, with SME experience, month-end, VAT/CIS and cashflow management skills. Office-based, full-time (5 days per week).

Qualifications

• Qualified: ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT or qualified by experience
• Experience leading finance in an SME
• Experience with month-end, VAT and CIS reporting

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end process and produce a fully reconciled trial balance
• Full balance sheet control incl. accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Maintain and reconcile nominal ledger and control accounts
• Prepare monthly VAT and CIS returns
• Manage sales invoicing and accounts receivable
• Support credit control to maximise cash collection
• Oversee customer accounts and credit approvals
• Process purchase invoices and maintain PO records
• Daily bank reconciliations and cash management
• Monitor expenditure and staff costs
• Review credit card reconciliations with GM
• Ensure robust financial controls across the business
• Provide financial information to operational managers
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects

Skills

Finance management

Senior accounts

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

ERP/accounting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Dukinfield (Greater Manchester). This is a hands-on role, reporting to the General Manager, with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualified or QBE, with SME experience, month-end, VAT/CIS and cashflow management skills. Office-based, full-time (5 days per week).