Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
Benefits: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + profit share bonus scheme, free food/weekly lunches, birthdays off and more

Are you ready to lead the financial operations of a fast-growing, innovative company? Our client is a dynamic SME specialising in bespoke educational furniture, is looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join their expanding team. This is more than just a finance role, it's a chance to make a lasting impact in a company with ambitious growth plans. As the company are on a rapid growth trajectory currently turning over almost £8m looking to double in the next few years, the Finance Manager will play an essential role in that journey.

The Role:

Reporting directly to senior management, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial processes and helping the business scale effectively as it grows. You will have full ownership of the finance function and will be a key player in ensuring financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is very much a hands on role in the day to day activities whilst building a successful and functional finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sage 50 expertise: Manage the end-to-end financial operations within Sage 50, including the purchase ledger, sales ledger, payments, and invoicing.
• Subcontractor/CIS invoice processing: Ensure compliance with CIS regulations, working with Cox and Co for invoice verification.
• Bank reconciliations: Oversee reconciliations for multiple accounts, including current, savings, and credit cards.
• VAT returns: Manage VAT audits and submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC.
• Payment management: Responsible for mid-month and end-of-month purchase ledger payments, BACS payments, and credit card payment processes.
• Financial reporting: Produce monthly management accounts, weekly project costing reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Credit control: Manage credit control, including debt chasing, credit checks, and retention processing.
• HMRC compliance: Prepare and post CIS and PAYE journal entries within Sage, managing monthly payments to HMRC.
• Application processing: Manage timely and accurate applications for payment within Sage to support monthly accounts.

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in a Finance Manager or similar role, ideally within an SME environment. Knowledge of subcontractor/CIS invoicing is desirable
• Sage 50 proficiency: You will be highly proficient in Sage 50 and capable of managing a broad range of financial tasks using the software.
• Detail-oriented: You’ll have strong attention to detail, particularly when it comes to reconciling statements and processing payments.
• Adaptable: Able to manage growing demands within the finance department, with the business committed to bringing in additional support as the company scales.
• Strong communicator: Capable of working effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless financial operations.

• Growth Opportunity: This is a unique chance to join a business on an exciting growth trajectory. You’ll have the chance to influence the finance team’s development as the company expands.
• SME Environment: Enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real difference.
• Excellent benefits: With a starting salary of up to £55,000 per annum, profit share bonus scheme, birthdays off and free food/drinks including weekly lunch.
• Professional Development: With the company’s continued expansion, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

If you are an experienced Finance Manager with a solid understanding of Sage 50 and SME operations, and you are ready to take on a role where you can truly impact a growing business, we would love to hear from you.