This well-established SME business based near Farnham are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining an innovative and stable organisation that offers a varied role as well as great career stability. Furthermore, this role will be mostly office based with some flexibility to work from home once settled into the role. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced & versatile individual that has previous experience in working for an SME and is eagerly looking for their next role.

Benefits - Finance Manager

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced company pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Finance Manager - About The Role

In this role you will be solely responsible for the running of the finance function and will be reporting into the company directors. You will be working in a small office team with communication between departments very key.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Full preparation and production of the monthly management accounts. Perform variance analysis and manage intercompany reconciliations.
Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow to support financial stability and strategic decision making.
Maintain comprehensive financial records in Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
Post all journal entries, including prepayments, accruals and depreciation.
Manage Credit Control and the UK payroll/HR functions.
Oversee VAT submissions and intercompany purchase invoices, ensuring compliance with tax and reporting obligations.
Lead year-end preparations, liaising with auditors and tax advisors to ensure all is compliant.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

Previous experience in a similar position

SME or sole charge experience is essential

Working experience with Xero

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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