Finance Manager

Worcester | Hybrid Working | £40,000 - £45,000

Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on while also having the opportunity to influence financial decision-making?

We're looking for a confident and commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function for an established organisation based in Worcester.

This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for everything from management accounts, cash flow and VAT through to payroll, foreign currency invoicing and financial reporting. You'll also oversee a Finance Assistant and work closely with the Board, providing meaningful financial information and analysis to support future plans.

• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports
• Preparing and presenting monthly and year-to-date financial information
• Managing cash flow forecasting and company bank accounts
• Handling foreign currency invoicing and transactions
• Overseeing VAT returns and ensuring VAT compliance
• Managing purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier payments
• Overseeing payroll, PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements
• Managing credit control and keeping aged debt to a minimum
• Monitoring expenditure and supporting budget management
• Reviewing and improving financial systems, processes and internal controls
• Maintaining the Xero accounting system and ensuring Xero is used as effectively as possible
• Supporting financial planning and providing analysis to the Board
• Managing banking relationships and supporting annual insurance renewals
• Overseeing and supporting a part-time Finance Assistant

You'll be an experienced, hands-on finance professional who is comfortable managing the detail while also seeing the bigger commercial picture.

You must have:

• AAT Level 4 qualification minimum
• Previous Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar level experience
• Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience
• Foreign currency invoicing experience
• Good VAT knowledge and practical VAT experience
• Experience of cash flow forecasting and financial control
• Strong working knowledge of Xero essential
• Payroll experience, ideally including Sage Line 50 Payroll
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• The confidence to improve processes and financial controls
• Strong communication and commercial awareness

Previous experience within an SME environment would be particularly beneficial.

• Salary circa £40,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Varied and autonomous Finance Manager position
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and have a genuine impact on the business

If you're a Finance Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can take real ownership of the finance function, we'd love to hear from you.