Finance Manager

Seymour John

Posted 10 hours ago, valid for a month

Walsall, West Midlands WS4 1PL, England

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Finance Manager at an SME business in Walsall, offering a salary of £35-£38,000 depending on experience.
The role involves managing financial operations, supporting HR functions, and reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, managing the purchase ledger, financial reporting, payroll support, and preparing year-end audit files.
Candidates should have relevant experience in a similar role and possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of accounting principles.
The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, with flexibility available.

Finance Manager | Permanent | Walsall |IRO £35-£38,000 (dependent on experience)

Opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join an SME business

The Business

Seymour John are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with our client based in Walsall, who are keen to hire an experienced Finance Manager.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managing Director, where you will take responsibility for efficiently managing the financial operations and supporting the HR function. Main areas of responsibility will include:

Bank reconciliations, posting payments, supplying payments, internal company transfers, HMRC payments
Manage purchase ledger function to include credit card analysis and reconciling month end statements
Financial Reporting to include recharges, petty cash, VAT returns
Payroll and HR Support
Prepare year-end files for audit across multiple companies
Reconcile control accounts and handle accruals adjustments
Provide documentation and analysis for audit purposes
Post final journals from auditors to complete the year-end process
Provide cover for credit control activities when needed, including posting cash, chasing debtors, and releasing invoices.
Adhoc administrative support with sales team and Directors alongside excel reporting

Personal Profile

We are looking to speak to candidates who have undertaken a similar role previously who can demonstrate sound knowledge in terms of the responsibilities required by our client. If you are qualified by experience or AAT qualified, we would welcome your application. This is a busy and varied role and requires a candidate with excellent communication skills alongside a good understanding of accounting principles.

Hours of Work

8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs / 8.30 -1.00pm Friday (fully flexible if needed)

For further information please contact Michelle Willetts at Seymour John Ltd

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