Alexander Daniels are working with a growing business who are recruiting for a Finance Manager. You will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and compliance with statutory requirements. Provide clear financial insight, forecasts, and analysis to support strategic decision‑making and business performance. Maintain efficient processes, effective cash‑flow management, and collaborate across departments to improve financial understanding.
Key Responsibilities
- Support company goals and contribute to management decisions.
- Provide clear financial insights and performance updates to Directors
- Manage day‑to‑day finance activities including banking, reconciliations, payments, invoicing, and credit control.
- Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, pensions, and financial records.
- Ensure smooth running of accounting systems and processes.
- Prepare management accounts and ensure timely statutory submissions (VAT, CIS, payroll, etc.).
- Support audits and year‑end reporting requirements.
- Assist with financial data for projects, tenders, and commercial activities.
- Provide guidance on financial matters to internal teams.
- Maintain strong internal controls and improve processes where possible.
- Support accounting systems, data accuracy, and reporting
- Assist with compliance, IT systems, asset tracking, and sustainability reporting.
- Support HR-related financial tasks and staff administration as needed.
- Accurate and timely financial reporting
- Strong cash‑flow and credit control
- Compliance with statutory requirements
- Efficient financial processes
- Clear financial support to management and teams
Skills & Experience
- Strong financial, analytical, and organisational skills
- Experience in accounting, payroll, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of UK finance regulations (VAT, CIS, PAYE)
- High attention to detail, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
- Effective communicator with a collaborative approach
