Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee and manage day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with UK regulations while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. You will play a key role in cash flow management, budgeting, VAT submissions, cost control, payroll, and financial risk mitigation.
Key responsibilities include managing VAT submissions, ensuring compliance with deadlines, and overseeing year-end financial processes, including accurate reporting and reconciliation. You will also work closely with other departments to align financial processes with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and oversee Payroll, PAYE, and pension submissions, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
As a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, you will facilitate seamless financial operations while contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. Additionally, you will be responsible for adhering to and enhancing financial policies, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance.
Key Accountabilities:
Cash Flow Management
* Maintain the organisation’s cash flow by preparing forecasts, analysing actual and projected income and expenses, thereby ensuring financial stability and liquidity.
* Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and cash flow tracking.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, offering insights into financial performance, variances, and strategic recommendations for business growth.
* Reconcile financial data across multiple systems to maintain accuracy in reporting.
VAT and Year-End Compliance
* Lead VAT submission processes and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK statutory deadlines and regulations.
* Ensure reconciliations of VAT accounts to verify accurate tax submissions and compliance.
Budgeting and Cost Control
* Develop, implement, and monitor budgets, conducting regular cost control reviews to support the organisation’s financial objectives and long-term planning.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
* Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks by implementing strong internal controls and fraud prevention measures.
Finance Policy Development and Enhancement
* Develop, review, and enhance financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and best practices in financial management.
* Implement improvements to financial controls and governance, ensuring policies remain up to date with regulatory requirements and business needs.
Sales and Revenue Oversight
* Manage the sales invoicing process, ensuring timely and accurate billing, proper categorisation, and alignment with purchase orders to optimise revenue tracking.
Purchase and Expense Management
* Oversee purchase processes and expense tracking, ensuring all records are accurately captured, categorised, and reconciled within the accounting systems.
Credit Control & Aged Debt Monitoring
* Monitor and manage aged debt, implement proactive debt collection strategies, and ensure effective credit control processes to maintain healthy cash flow.
Payroll, PAYE, Pension, and Regulatory Submissions
* Ensure accurate and timely Payroll, PAYE and pension submissions, maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements and statutory deadlines.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
* Coordinate with other departments to align financial processes with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Fixed Asset Registers (FAR) to ensure seamless integration across organisational functions.
Financial Systems and Process Automation
* Maintain and enhance financial systems (e.g., Xero), drive process automation initiatives, and ensure financial data integrity.
Training & Mentoring
* Conduct performance appraisals, provide regular reviews, and mentor finance staff under your supervision.
Qualifications
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) essential.
* A minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Financial Manager or similar managerial role.
* Advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software and Excel.
* Previous experience in Payroll Management.
* Strong reconciliation, budget and forecasting skills.
* Detail-oriented approach to tracking expenses, invoices, and purchase orders.
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams, clients, and external accountants.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly for VAT submissions.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
If you're a proactive finance professional seeking an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now for this exciting Finance Manager role - careers@barterhill.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Management: 3 years (preferred)
* Financial accounting: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Norwich NR7 0TA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/02/2025
Reference ID: FM-Feb25
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