Finance Manager

• Annual Salary: £50,000
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Rochester

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to play a crucial role in our business’s current position, ensuring manageable expansion and enhanced financial understanding across the organisation. This role is integral to maintaining and improving our current level of book-keeping and financial awareness, requiring a high level of accuracy, organisation, and commitment.

• Control the full finance function independently, encompassing all aspects of accounting.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations using Sage One accounting software.
• Conduct new supplier and purchaser checks, determining credit allowances.
• Manage Accounts Payable, including monitoring cash flow and conducting weekly meetings with Directors regarding outgoings.
• Execute weekly contractor and supplier pay runs in line with cash flow and invoice due dates, providing remittance advice as needed.
• Handle Accounts Receivable by raising invoices, contacting debtors, and escalating to a debt collection agency if necessary.
• Oversee payroll processes, including managing pay runs and pension scheme information, and submitting reports to HMRC.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts, profit and loss, and balance sheets, along with weekly financial ‘snapshot’ reports.
• Ensure VAT and HMRC compliance, providing regular updates to management.
• Produce detailed P&L reports, monitor company spending, and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Develop financial systems in conjunction with CRM systems and work closely with our accountant.
• Address client payment and invoice queries directly and proactively seek ways to reduce company expenses.

• Experience in a small or medium-sized business environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Good understanding of project accounting, preferably in construction or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent grasp of accrual accounting principles.
• Skilled in managing and prioritising multiple tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

• Competitive company pension.
• Employee discount program.
• Free and on-site parking.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Store discounts.

To apply for the Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.