Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Leicester

£45,000-£50,000 p.a., depending on experience

ER Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, Michael Smith Switchgear Limited, a Leicester-based manufacturer who have built an excellent reputation within their sector. They are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role within the finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and ensuring financial processes operate efficiently and accurately.

• Produce monthly management accounts and associated reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare, post and reconcile quarterly stocktaking, including dealing with any discrepancies.
• Process and reconcile intercompany invoices and payments.
• Manage company banking activities, allocating payments and receipts.
• Compile and submit VAT returns.
• Support payroll processing and provide holiday cover when required.
• Assist with payroll year-end processes and P11D preparation.
• Oversee credit control activities and customer account management.
• Produce cashflow information and working capital reports.
• Carry out costing exercises and financial analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to improve processes and controls.
• Delegate and coordinate workload for the Finance Assistant.
• Handle supplier and customer account queries.

• Previous Finance Manager experience.
• Qualified by Experience (QBE), AAT, CIMA or ACCA part-qualified considered.
• Strong experience producing management accounts.
• Sage experience highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and lookups.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and support team performance.
• Calm and professional approach under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.
• On-site parking.