Finance Manager
* Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
* Location: Basildon
* Job Type: Full-time, in-office
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team in Basildon. This role involves working up to trial balance and managing a small team of up to four members. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll management, although this is desirable but not essential. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing the finance operations, ensuring compliance, and overseeing cash flow forecasting.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department up to trial balance.
* Lead a team of up to four, including a sales ledger clerk and a purchase ledger clerk who also handles stock control.
* Oversee the making of payments, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations.
* Support the sales ledger clerk in dealing with other departments to ensure operational processes are efficient and compliant.
* Manage cash flow forecasting, VAT returns, and PAYE understanding to ensure financial compliance.
* Address and improve any inefficiencies within the finance operations, particularly focusing on areas like stock control where improvements are needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Proven experience as a Finance Manage...