Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Oldbury Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum As the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in providing financial insights and managing the financial performance of our client's organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts to provide valuable insights into financial performance Assisting Accountants with the preparation of yearly accounts, ensuring timely and accurate submissions Checking and filing quarterly VAT returns to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Developing financial statements, including cash flow, profit & loss, and budget reports Conducting daily reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts using Sage software Creating and maintaining an accurate forecast budget for income and expenditure Setting up and maintaining professional standards in record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance Generating ad hoc reports to support decision-making and provide valuable financial insights Actively participating in budget management and reporting to contribute to the financial planning processEssential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience): To succeed in this role, you should possess the following: Strong proficiency in using Sage software and substantial bookkeeping experience Proven ability to create and manage spreadsheets, organise data, and generate custom reports Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practises Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping role Proactive, positive, and can-do attitudeDesirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience): It would be advantageous to have: Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA or QBE Experience in budget management and financial planning Excellent communication and interpersonal skills