We are excited to be recruiting a dynamic Finance Manager for our valued client Finance Manager - Full-time, Permanent Position Salary - circa £40,000pa - £45,000pa (depending on experience) Working hours - Monday to Friday, 09.00am to 5.30pm (office-based role) Location - Bournemouth area - Parking provided nearby Would you like to join a company which offers unique well-being initiatives to promote a positive and thriving workforce? This could be just the opportunity you've been looking for This is a Senior role that requires a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance professional to manage financial operations and support strategic financial planning within a well-recognised organisation. The purpose of this role is to provide a Senior level accounting service to the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director (with the future goal of over-seeing a team of 3 x Finance Assistants), this role includes engaging in financial analysis in such areas as historical financial information, assisting with forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction and sales / purchase ledger activities. You will also be assisting with payroll, so this will be a very busy and varied role This is an exciting time to join a growing company that gives back to the local community, offers fantastic staff benefits, and really values and looks after its employees Key Responsibilities: Manage and supervise a team of 3 Financial Assistants, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and accuracy Prepare and deliver timely management accounts and key financial reports to the Finance Director Oversee the preparation of cash flow forecasting and assist with daily cash management Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring they are regularly updated Monitor and ensure accurate processing of sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliation and resolution of any discrepancies Manage the credit control process to ensure timely collection of receivables Oversee the production of accurate bank reconciliations and general ledger accounts, with a view to ensuring variances are resolved and accurately reported Support the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors Provide additional support to the Finance Director and team as required What you'll bring: AAT qualified (or equivalent accounting qualification) Ideally five years of experience in an industry accounting role, preferably in a similar in-house position Proficiency in Xero accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong leadership abilities, people skills, excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality and empathy Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all team members of the business Cultural awareness, discretion and sensitivity Excellent work ethic, with the desire to deliver Staff benefits include: Employee recognition scheme Monthly employee socials Refer a friend scheme Birthday Bonus Leading Mental health app 'my possible self' available Monthly free yoga session In house pastoral support Subsidised counselling service Discount card Career path and progression opportunities Free meal included at work Apply today or contact Carla at TeamJobs for more information - INDCP