Office and Finance Manager

Vanilla Recruitment; Wigston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global manufacturing group as an Office & Finance Manager, where you'll oversee financial accounting, payroll, and HR functions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management while leading a small team. You will be responsible for daily bank reconciliations, multi-currency accounting, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, be AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualified, and possess excellent Excel and Sage Payroll skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving business and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life assurance x 3

Statutory pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified in AAT, CIMA, or ACCA with over 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage Payroll are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, payroll, and HR tasks.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis and VAT returns.
• Supervise the Accounts Administrator and manage payroll.

Skills

AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualified

3+ years experience in a similar role

Payroll experience

Good working knowledge of Excel

Experience with Sage Payroll

ERP system experience

Commercial acumen

Team-oriented

Growth mindset

Education

AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification

QBE considered

Tools

Sage Payroll

Excel (pivot tables / VLOOKUP’s)

Job description

This range is provided by Vanilla Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We're seeking an Office & Finance Manager to join a global manufacturing group. In this varied role you will have one direct report and oversee financial accounting, payroll, and HR, reporting to both the UK Managing Director and the Global Finance Director.

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8.15am-4.45pm and Friday 8am-2pm
• Office based position
• Life assurance x 3
• Statutory pension
• On-site parking

Duties and responsibilities:

• Daily bank reconciliations and journals
• Payment runs to both intercompany and external suppliers
• Multi-currency accounting and reporting
• Creating schedules and journals for prepayments, provisions and accruals
• Prepare monthly stock valuations and report stock movements
• Monthly revaluation of currency bank accounts to current exchange rates
• Review financial data and prepare monthly P&L, cashflow and variance analysis reports
• Prepare monthly financial analysis to budget and previous year comparisons including costs and variances
• VAT returns
• Year-end reporting requirements
• Work with external auditor for group audit requirements
• Completion of monthly payroll (including overtime and shift allowance calculations) on Sage
• Completion of payroll journals, pension information and submission of payments to HMRC
• HR duties including preparation of contracts of employment, new staff inductions, training plans and records, holiday and sickness recording
• Supervision and cover of Accounts Administrator

Skills and experience required:

• AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualified – QBE will be considered
• Over 3 years’ experience within a similar role with 2 years minimum payroll experience
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables / VLOOKUP’s) and Sage Payroll along with experience of working on an ERP system
• Technically knowledgeable along with good commercial acumen
• Team orientated, demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the Company and colleagues
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing