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