Finance Manager

Finance Manager Aberdare£40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new challenge? My client, a well-established organisation with over 35 years of success, is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the financial operations of two companies while working closely with the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete the monthly management accounts pack for group submission by working day 6.
• Perform full reconciliation of the company’s balance sheet monthly.
• Analyse sales & gross margin performance against previous years and forecasts.
• Monitor company costs and provide variance analysis.
• Report monthly financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, and other specifications) to the parent company.
• Calculate and post Depreciation Journals for tangible and intangible fixed assets.
• Reconcile stock per TB to stock listings and calculate stock obsolescence provisions.
• Manage debtor’s ledger, reconcile external customers, and assess bad debt provisions.
• Reconcile GBP and EURO bank accounts.
• Oversee creditor’s ledger, accruals, and debit balances.
• Run payroll for 25 employees and calculate associated PAYE and Pension liabilities.
• Perform group intercompany asset and liability reconciliation.
• Supervise a part-time Finance Assistant, providing cover during absences.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly sales/margin reports.
• Calculate monthly commission payments.
• Act as the first point of contact for auditors.
• Prepare financial information and KPI reports for internal meetings and board reports.
• Complete rolling monthly forecast submissions.
• Ensure HMRC compliance for PAYE and VAT, including VAT returns and Intrastat reporting.
• Prepare and post journal adjustments (depreciation, prepayments, accruals).
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reports and tasks as assigned by the MD or Group CFO.

What We're Looking For:

• A hardworking and consistent professional with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
• Experience in managing staff and overseeing financial operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise at all levels.
• Proactive in developing and enhancing the role.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Knowledge of importing goods and customs processes is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Working hours: Monday - Thursday (08:30 - 17:00), Friday (08:30 - 16:00) with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• Holiday entitlement: 26 days per year + bank holidays.
• Workplace pension at statutory levels.
• Christmas party & social events.
• Discounted products.

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a successful and growing business, apply today!