Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Annual Salary: £40,000–£50,000 
Location: Near Great Blakenham
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based

We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a successful and well-established business. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual with strong experience in financial management, including Management Accounts, VAT, and Year-End processes. The successful candidate will report directly to the company’s Directors and oversea one member of staff. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly Management Accounts, including reconciliation to the costing system
• Reconcile Trial Balance and control accounts (VAT, PAYE, CIS, Wages, Sales & Purchase Ledger)
• Prepare annual budgets and update monthly forecasts
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns
• Reconcile and process PAYE/NIC and CIS tax payments
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll, including statutory returns (FPS, EPS, P60, P11D, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with pension and auto-enrolment legislation
• Oversee credit control and ensure timely payments
• Process subcontractor ledger including applications, certificates, and retentions
• Manage cash book and purchase ledger
• Supervise x1 Accounts Clerk

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software
• Proficiency in Office 365, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the construction industry would be an advantage - but not essential. 

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme (above statutory minimum after 12 months)
• Private healthcare (after 12 months of service)
• Life cover
• Free Parking
• Social events
• Annual Bonus