Finance Manager

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Finance Manager to join our growing team. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in managing the company’s financial health and ensuring the efficiency of our financial operations. You will work closely with our finance administrator and other departments, overseeing the financial aspects of our sales and purchase ledgers and taking the helm of our finance department.

As a Finance Manager, you will manage our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Your role is pivotal in maintaining financial health and supporting strategic objectives.

Your role will involve overseeing sales and purchase ledger management, proactively credit controlling, maintaining and preparing accounts for monthly presentation internally and to our group parent company, performance and departmental budget reporting, statutory compliance submissions (VAT, PAYE, etc.), payroll submission, forecasting and the continuous improvement of systems and controls along with general office management.

Education and Experience:

Our ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate all of the points below, but if you have experience with some but not quite all of them, we would still love to hear from you!

Required:

• A minimum of AAT Level 4 and working towards attaining partial qualification in a recognised chartered accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Minimum of 5 years working within an accounts team.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Computer literate with knowledge of finance systems and MS Office.
• The ability and experience to work independently and proactively.

Preferred, but not essential when starting:

• Proficient in Sage 50 Accountancy.
• Skilled in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience in a SaaS business.
• Prior experience in a similar role.

Role Remits and Deliverables:

• Oversee and participate in the sales and purchase ledger management.
• Proactively manage credit control.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end reporting.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of subsidiary financial statements.
• Bank account management and approvals.
• Staff expense management and approvals.
• Collate and submit monthly payroll information to the outsourced Bureau.
• Liaise with group finance roles, auditors, and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements.
• Conduct financial analysis for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Drive the continuous improvement of financial systems and controls.
• Lead and guide cross-departmental financial collaborations.
• Completion and submission of mandatory surveys and company documents.
• Additional leave (Paid day of leave on your Birthday).
• Company pension.
• Company Events.
• Health and Wellbeing programme.
• Continual Professional Development (CPD) budget.
• On-site free parking.

At Care Management Systems, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.