This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of a forward-thinking team and contribute to the success of a business. You will be joining a rapidly growing company who will be focusing on further expansion throughout 2025.

Benefits - Finance Manager

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Health and wellness benefits.
Pension scheme.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Hybrid working will be available post the probation period of 6 months.

Finance Manager- About The Role

This position will be reporting into the CEO whilst working closely with the senior leadership team. This role will not be managing a team as the transactional elements up to trial balance are outsourced to a UK firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the calculation and submission of VAT returns for both legal entities, ensuring full compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Review VAT exemptions, deductions, and refunds to optimize the VAT position of the business.
Develop and manage daily, monthly, and quarterly cash flow
Authorise payroll calculations including commission payments
Manage commission schemes and ensure correct calculations for sales teams, aligning them with company objectives and performance metrics.
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to create accurate financial forecasts and budgets that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
Provide detailed analysis of financial trends, risks, and opportunities to support business improvement initiatives.
Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for both legal entities.
Prepare financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Oversee the management of Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policies for both legal entities.
Lead the re-modelling of financial processes to streamline and improve operational efficiency.
Oversee foreign exchange transactions, ensuring that currency risks are properly managed.
Conduct regular fee audits to ensure accurate fee structures and compliance with contractual obligations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Finance Manager to join a dynamic company with significant growth potential. If you have the experience and skills to take on a high-level financial management role, we encourage you to apply!

The successful Finance Manager will have:

Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of finance management experience, with a strong background in VAT, payroll, cash flow, and commission calculations.
Proven experience working with multiple legal entities and managing complex financial transactions in a high-turnover business.
Expertise in financial software, including foreign exchange and payment processing software platforms.
Ability to manage disputes, fraud prevention, and debt control.
Strong experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

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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