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Finance Manager
Job in
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK
Listing for:
Scout Recruiting LTD
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Payroll -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Payroll
Job Description & How to Apply Below
In this varied and autonomous role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, monthly management accounts, payroll, and membership subscription workflows. You will also provide vital governance and administrative support to an affiliated small grant-giving charity, including trustee meeting coordination and minute taking. This position is ideal for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a multi-faceted role covering both core accounting and operational administration.
This role is Monday to Friday, full time. Salary £45,000 - £47,000 PA. Peterborough location.
Key Responsibilities
* Management Accounts & Reporting:
Prepare monthly management accounts on an accrual’s basis, produce monthly cash flow reports, and assist with annual budgeting.
* Core Bookkeeping & Reconciliations:
Maintain day-to-day accounts in Quick Books and Excel, completing full monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts.
* VAT Compliance:
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns on a cash basis, applying partial exemption rules accurately.
* Ledgers & Credit Control:
Manage purchase and sales ledgers end-to-end, process supplier invoices, and conduct proactive credit control.
* Payroll Processing:
Run monthly staff payroll using Sage Cloud Payroll.
* Direct Debit Collections:
Set up, initiate, and reconcile 900+ Direct Debit collections annually via
* Membership Administration:
Process annual subscription payments, issue receipts and membership cards, and maintain the membership database with monthly and annual flow reports.
* Charity Governance Support:
Administer finances for an affiliated small grant-giving charity (approx. 22 grants totalling £13k per year), arrange Trustee meetings, and take formal minutes.
Key Skills
* Accounting Knowledge:
Proven background in management accounting (accruals basis), budgeting, and cash reporting (QBE, Part-Qualified, or AAT / ACCA / CIMA).
* VAT Expertise:
Strong working knowledge of UK VAT, specifically cash accounting and partial exemption calculations.
* Software Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with Quick Books, Sage Cloud Payroll, and advanced Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
* Banking Systems:
Experience initiating bulk Direct Debit/Bacs payment runs using or similar corporate banking portals.
* Administration & Governance:
Experience handling membership/subscription databases and taking formal minutes at Trustee or board meetings.
* Personal Attributes:
Strong organisation, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing monthly deadlines autonomously.
Short listing is immediate
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