Finance Manager

• Maintain and update accounting records in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Prepare management reports and variance analysis within expected deadlines
• Take full responsibility for reconciliation of all trial balance items in a timely manner
• Keep the nominal ledger up to date, process all journals and entries
• Oversee and liaise with accounts assistant on accuracy of sales and purchase ledgers
• Sit daily and weekly meetings with other managers to ensure smooth operations across purchases and tight cashflow planning
• Liaise with suppliers and third parties
• Oversee credit control and debtor management
• Process and reconcile Invoice Finance inputs and take responsibility for the bank audits
• Oversee weekly and monthly salaries input and payment of employment liabilities
• Ensure compliance with audit, tax and financial reporting requirements including preparation of VAT returns
• Manage and reconcile group intercompany transactions
• Provide analytical support and assist in improving financial systems and processes including future migration to the new accounting software
• Take responsibility for audit preparation and coordination at year-end, ensuring all audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed and available on time
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial data, variance analysis, and insights to support business planning

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Proven experience of Sage 50 or Sage 200 ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Company pension