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- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Basildon
Reed Finance are supporting our client, a fast-growing SME business, with the recruitment of a Finance Manager to lead their finance function. This key position involves providing leadership and financial expertise, modernising accounting practices, and participating in strategic decision-making. The role is ideal for someone with senior accounts management experience who is proactive, deadline-focused, and has a sharp eye for detail.
Day-to-day of the role:- Provide leadership for the finance function and offer financial expertise for strategic decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, compliance with accounting standards, and consistency with company policies.
- Modernise accounting practices incorporating new technologies and automation.
- Liaise with third-party accountants to ensure compliance with statutory and HMRC reporting requirements.
- Manage cash forecasting and oversee the sales and purchase ledgers.
- Oversee credit control, actively managing priority debtors and credit checking.
- Manage bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations, as well as the payroll function.
- Assist with the production of financial statements and corporation tax returns.
- Maintain accounting records for a property management company and manage the order processing function through to dispatch.
- Liaise with the company’s HR and Legal third-party support as required.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
- Organised, proactive, and deadline-focused approach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence.
- Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience in creating profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
- Good numeracy, literacy, and general IT skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Sage accounting software or similar.
- Track record of making sound commercial decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity to become a key player in the management team of a small but rapidly growing business. If you are looking to grow with a company and have a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this lead finance position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
