Finance Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £55,000pa
• Location: Maidstone
• Working Arrangements: Predominantly office-based
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a dynamic business. This role offers a varied set of responsibilities including managing month-end procedures. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the business owners and manage an Accounts Assistant, providing a fantastic opportunity for growth within the business.

• Manage an Accounts Assistant and oversee their daily tasks.
• Handle bank statement postings and perform bank reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes, primarily to support and cover absences.
• Address customer queries via phone and email.
• Oversee credit control and manage debtor balances.
• Process incoming purchase invoices and handle the coding and posting of overhead invoices.
• Conduct reconciliation of supplier statements to ledgers and manage supplier queries.
• Process credit card expenditures and perform bank reconciliations.
• Carry out month-end reconciliations for cash books and manage VAT returns.
• Post accounting journals and control account reconciliations (VAT, HMRC, Staff Wages, etc.).
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets including updating registers, posting depreciation, and reconciliation.
• Prepare and submit National Statistic reporting and handle payment requests, including keying payments on the bank for approval.
• Recognise income – both deferred and accrued, and assist with profit and loss reporting for directors and year-end support.
• Calculate commissions and provide holiday/absence cover across all finance roles to ensure continuity.

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc).
• Proven accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Methodical and organised approach to work.
• Supervisory experience within a finance department.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (desirable)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
• Ability to work quickly, reliably, and independently while being hands-on.
• Friendly and easy to get along with, enhancing team dynamics.

• Predominantly office-based with flexible working hours.
• Subsidised parking.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company discounts.
• Study support.

To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV asap!