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Finance Manager

Adecco
Posted 4 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AN, England

Salary

£25 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Finance Manager position is a full-time role requiring at least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably within an SME.
  • The hourly rate for this position is £25, with a start date as soon as possible.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions, managing monthly accounts, budgeting, payroll, and ensuring tax compliance.
  • The ideal candidate should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, possess strong communication skills, and have a proactive approach to process improvement.
  • Experience with Sage accounting software and proficiency in Excel are preferred for this hands-on role.

Job Title: Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Location: Preferably office-based; open to hybrid working (1 day a week)
Hourly Rate: 25 per hour
Start Date: ASAP



Role Overview

As a Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial operations for a growing, successful business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within the finance function. This role involves managing monthly accounts, budgeting, payroll, and tax compliance, along with process improvement and team support.



Key Responsibilities

  • Accounting Management: Oversee the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Monthly Accounts: Prepare and produce monthly management accounts.
  • Financial Management:
    • Manage cash flow, prepayments, and accruals.
    • Create and manage annual budgets.
  • Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll and manage the pension scheme.
  • Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Handle all tax-related and compliance matters.
  • Business Insurance: Maintain and oversee business insurance policies.
  • Audit Process: Coordinate and manage the annual audit with external auditors.
  • Team Leadership: Line-manage and support a Finance Assistant, including covering their duties when necessary.
  • Process Improvement: Proactively improve processes, ensuring ISO standards are met.
  • Sales Rebate Process: Support accounting for sales rebates, understanding commercial terms.


Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years in a similar role, ideally within an SME.

Required Qualifications:

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.

Key Competencies:

  • Communication: Ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Commercial Awareness: Strong business acumen and a proactive, analytical mindset.
  • Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and responsibility for the finance function's efficiency.
  • Problem-Solving: Naturally analytical with a keen eye for detail.
  • Hands-On Approach: Willing to manage detailed accounting entries, reconciliations, and routine banking as needed to support the team.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Excel and general IT; able to adapt to new systems.
  • Experience with Sage accounting software is preferred.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys hands-on work and process improvement. If you meet the qualifications and are excited to take ownership of this critical function, we encourage you to apply.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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