Finance Manager

Are you an ambitious and hands-on finance professional looking for the next step in your career?

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join a growing business based in Brentford. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making while leading the day-to-day operations of the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong accounting background, proven team leadership experience, and a genuine "can-do" attitude. You will manage a team of five and work closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, improve processes, and ensure robust financial controls across the business.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide insightful analysis of departmental performance.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage and oversee weekly payroll processing and client invoicing to meet strict deadlines.
• Oversee supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash management controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT, PAYE, CIS and Corporation Tax obligations.
• Manage all bank reconciliations.
• Oversee petty cash, company credit cards and employee expenses.
• Manage the invoice discounting facility.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist the Finance Director with the annual external audit process.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including a fleet of company vehicles.
• Maintain Hire Purchase schedules and accurately account for interest payments.
• Produce ad hoc reports and financial analysis for senior management.
• Continuously review and improve financial processes, controls and procedures.

• To be successful in this role, you will have:
  At least 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing the month-end and year-end close process.
• Excellent understanding of general ledger accounting and financial controls.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Experience using Sage 50 Cloud Accounting (highly desirable).ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified, Finalist or Qualified. Degree educated (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders.

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions and drive process improvements.
• Leadership responsibility for an established finance team.
• Stable and growing business environment.

If you're a motivated Finance Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.