Accounts​/Finance Manager

A hands-on accounts role leading the day-to-day finance function and providing clear, timely information to support business decisions

Our client is looking for a practical and dependable Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and lead a small accounts team. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys improving processes, maintaining strong financial control and turning accurate information into useful insight for the Managing Director and Board.

Duties:

• Lead, support and develop the accounts team, setting clear priorities and maintaining a high standard of service.

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, review results for anomalies and explain key findings to the Managing Director and Board.
• Maintain the integrity of Xero and the ledgers, including bank, petty cash, credit card, balance sheet, WIP, accrual, prepayment and fixed asset reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, prepare payment runs and authorise payments within agreed limits.
• Generate monthly payroll, including management of commissions, deductions, pensions, staff loans and statutory year-end reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT and other HMRC returns accurately and on time.
• Ensure invoicing, expenses and supplier payments are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with the external accountant and provide cle...