Finance Manager
7 days ago
Brentford
Finance ManagerLocation: Brentford, MiddlesexSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annumHours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break)Working Pattern: Fully office-based (No hybrid working)Reporting To: Finance Director The Opportunity Our client is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Finance Manager to join their finance team and support the Finance Director in driving strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proactive, hands-on approach. You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a team of five finance professionals, and play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and efficient financial operations. This position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and is looking to develop their career within a growing and successful business. Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of five within the finance department.\n, • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.\n, • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly.\n, • Work closely with the Finance Director on financial and regulatory reporting requirements.\n, • Oversee weekly payroll processing and client invoicing to ensure strict deadlines are achieved.\n, • Manage and approve weekly supplier payment runs.\n, • Ensure VAT, PAYE, CIS, and Corporation Tax obligations are accurately prepared and submitted on time.\n, • Manage all bank reconciliations across the business.\n, • Oversee petty cash, company credit cards, and employee expenses.\n, • Manage the company's invoice discounting facility.\n, • Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.\n, • Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.\n, • Support the Finance Director throughout the annual audit process.\n, • Manage fixed asset accounting, including a fleet of company vehicles.\n, • Maintain hire purchase schedules and record interest payments accurately.\n, • Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior management.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, financial controls, and operational efficiencies.\n Candidate Requirements \n\n, • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar role.\n, • Previous experience managing and developing finance teams.\n, • ACCA or CIMA part-qualified as a minimum (fully qualified candidates also welcome).\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge.\n, • Excellent understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.\n, • Experience with Sage 50 Cloud would be highly advantageous.\n, • Degree educated (desirable).\n, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.\n, • Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude.\n What's on Offer \n\n, • Salary of £50,000 - £55,000\n, • A broad and commercially focused Finance Manager role\n, • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making\n, • Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team\n, • Stable, growing business environment\n, • Full-time, permanent position\n, • Fully office-based role with no hybrid working\n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued success of a growing business.