Finance Manager
Finance & Office Manager
Full Time | Permanent- Office Based
Are you an experienced Finance professional who thrives in a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same?
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance & Office Manager you can be qualified by experience to join a successful and growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining finance leadership with operational and office management responsibilities within a fast-paced, supportive environment.
This position offers a diverse role split approximately 60% finance and 40% office/administration management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership across multiple areas of a business.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function whilst also supporting the wider business with operational and administrative management.
Key Responsibilities Finance Management
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts
- Work closely with external accountants on monthly reporting
- Develop and manage cashflow forecasts and annual budgets
- Produce weekly and monthly financial reporting packs
- Manage all Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger activities
- Carry out credit control and debt management
- Complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Process journals and maintain the general ledger
- Raise, match and reconcile supplier invoices
- Produce accounts to trial balance stage
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
- Process payroll for approximately 20 employees, including P45s, P60s and P11Ds
- Manage supplier payment runs
- Review landlord statements and associated costs
- Conduct expenditure reviews and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Lead month-end and year-end processes
- Act as key contact for HMRC, pension providers, local authorities and external stakeholders
- Continuously improve financial systems and bookkeeping processes
- Provide operational and administrative support across the business
- Support the Managing Director with day-to-day business operations
- Act as a central point of contact within the office
- Assist with telephone enquiries and general administration
- Provide basic HR administration and maintain personnel records
- Maintain strong supplier and customer relationships
- Coordinate Health & Safety procedures, training, first aid and fire marshalling
- Liaise with utility providers and external service suppliers
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of the office environment
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Office Manager or similar dual-role position
- Strong bookkeeping and management accounts experience
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero (Opera experience advantageous)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
- A positive, flexible and hands-on attitude
- A varied and autonomous role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Growing and successful business
- Competitive salary package
- This is a fully office based role however a lot of flexibility can be offered around working hours etc
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