Finance Manager - immediate start
* Annual Salary: Up to £55,000pa
* Location: Maidstone
* Working Arrangements: Predominantly office-based
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a dynamic business. This role offers a varied set of responsibilities including managing month-end procedures. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the business owners and manage an Accounts Assistant, providing a fantastic opportunity for growth within the business.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage an Accounts Assistant and oversee their daily tasks.
* Handle bank statement postings and perform bank reconciliations.
* Raise sales invoices and credit notes, primarily to support and cover absences.
* Address customer queries via phone and email.
* Oversee credit control and manage debtor balances.
* Process incoming purchase invoices and handle the coding and posting of overhead invoices.
* Conduct reconciliation of supplier statements to ledgers and manage supplier queries.
* Process credit card expenditures and perform bank reconciliations.
* Carry out month-end reconciliations for cash books and manage VAT returns.
* Post accounting journals and control account reconciliations (VAT, HMRC, Staff Wages, etc.).
* Manage accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets including updating registers, posting depreciation, and reconciliation.
* Prepare and submit National Statistic reporting and handle payment requests, including keying payments on the bank for approval.
* Recognise income – both deferred and accrued, and assist with profit and loss reporting for directors and year-end support.
* Calculate commissions and provide holiday/absence cover across all finance roles to ensure continuity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc).
* Proven accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
* Methodical and organised approach to work.
* Supervisory experience within a finance department.
* Proficiency in QuickBooks (desirable)
* Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
* Ability to work quickly, reliably, and independently while being hands-on.
* Friendly and easy to get along with, enhancing team dynamics.
Benefits:
* Predominantly office-based with flexible working hours.
* Subsidised parking.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company discounts.
* Study support.
To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV asap!
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