Finance Manager
2 months ago
London
FINANCE MANAGER £45,000 - £50,000 PER ANNUM (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) WEST LONDON FULL TIME PERMANENT ROLE I have partnered with a successful company in the automotive sector to recruit an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join their small but busy team. This role is crucial for supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day accounting operations and monthly reporting cycles. The ideal candidate will be Qualified by Experience, proficient in using Sage 50 Accounts (v50) and have a solid understanding of various financial processes including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations. Day-to-day of the role: Sales Ledger • Accurately allocate customer receipts, including credit cards and bank deposits, • Manage credit control: chase debtors, issue statements, and handle overdue account communication., • Process and reconcile commission invoices., • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies., • Request and follow up missing invoices and credit notes., • Post overhead invoices into Sage 50 and import parts invoices from software., • Liaise with suppliers on disputes, pricing, and overdue credits., • Post and reconcile overheads against budget and supporting schedules., • Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliations., • Complete reconciliations for control accounts, accruals, prepayments, suspense, and petty cash, • Perform daily bank reconciliations across all accounts., • Post and allocate receipts and payments to remittances or BACS breakdowns., • Support the full month-end process, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and adjustments., • Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial statements., • Analyse aged debtor and creditor reports, highlighting risks., • Process payroll using Sage 50 Payroll, including hours, adjustments, statutory pay, and RTI submissions., • Coordinate all utilities-related matters., • Liaise with external management companies to ensure accurate billing and contract compliance., • Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts (v50) for postings, reporting, and reconciliations., • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll is highly beneficial., • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance., • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with general office software., • AAT or similar accounting/bookkeeping qualification preferred., • Excellent communication skills, capable of managing debtor relationships and handling challenging conversations., • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.