Finance Manager
Aberdare
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new challenge? My client, a well-established organisation with over 35 years of success, is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the financial operations of two companies while working closely with the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and complete the monthly management accounts pack for group submission by working day 6.
Perform full reconciliation of the company’s balance sheet monthly.
Analyse sales & gross margin performance against previous years and forecasts.
Monitor company costs and provide variance analysis.
Report monthly financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, and other specifications) to the parent company.
Calculate and post Depreciation Journals for tangible and intangible fixed assets.
Reconcile stock per TB to stock listings and calculate stock obsolescence provisions.
Manage debtor’s ledger, reconcile external customers, and assess bad debt provisions.
Reconcile GBP and EURO bank accounts.
Oversee creditor’s ledger, accruals, and debit balances.
Run payroll for 25 employees and calculate associated PAYE and Pension liabilities.
Perform group intercompany asset and liability reconciliation.
Supervise a part-time Finance Assistant, providing cover during absences.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly sales/margin reports.
Calculate monthly commission payments.
Act as the first point of contact for auditors.
Prepare financial information and KPI reports for internal meetings and board reports.
Complete rolling monthly forecast submissions.
Ensure HMRC compliance for PAYE and VAT, including VAT returns and Intrastat reporting.
Prepare and post journal adjustments (depreciation, prepayments, accruals).
Assist with ad-hoc financial reports and tasks as assigned by the MD or Group CFO.
What We're Looking For:
A hardworking and consistent professional with strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
Experience in managing staff and overseeing financial operations.
Strong communication skills and ability to liaise at all levels.
Proactive in developing and enhancing the role.
Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.).
Knowledge of importing goods and customs processes is desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Working hours: Monday - Thursday (08:30 - 17:00), Friday (08:30 - 16:00) with a 30-minute unpaid break.
Holiday entitlement: 26 days per year + bank holidays.
Workplace pension at statutory levels.
Christmas party & social events.
Discounted products.
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a successful and growing business, apply today