Senior Finance Manager for Growth-Minded SME

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder in Leeds is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function within a fast-paced SME.

You will oversee accounts from transactional to management accounts, work with Directors, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

The role covers VAT, payroll, supplier payments, reporting, and collaboration with external accountants, contributing to overall financial control and business growth.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with experience across full finance and bookkeeping function.
• Experience with VAT, payroll, imports and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with Directors and external accountants to provide accurate management information.
• Proactive, adaptable leader in a fast-paced SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function up to management accounts.
• Handle transactional accounting in high-volume sales environment.
• Process purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger activities.
• Manage customer credits, refunds and adjustments; resolve complex queries.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Process payroll, PAYE and pension submissions; manage supplier payments.
• Drive credit control and monitor imports and foreign exchange activities.
• Provide commercial input to support decision-making; liaise with Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial controls

VAT & payroll

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder in Leeds is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function within a fast-paced SME.

You will oversee accounts from transactional to management accounts, work with Directors, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

The role covers VAT, payroll, supplier payments, reporting, and collaboration with external accountants, contributing to overall financial control and business growth.