Job Description: Finance Manager
Reports To:

Directors, supported by General Manager
Job Type:

Full Time
Job Purpose
The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, effective credit control, and strong financial discipline across the business.
This is a hands-on role covering all accounting duties within the company. The postholder will work closely with Directors and operational teams to maintain financial stability and support sound decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Day-to-Day Finance Management
*Maintain the accounting function within the in-house ERP system
*Manage purchase and sales ledger
*Process supplier invoices and payments (with support from Accounts Administrator)
*Work with Customer Services to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
*Complete bank reconciliations
*Manage payroll and staff expenses
*Maintain the fixed asset register
*Maintain stock and WIP accounting records
*Submit VAT Tax returns
*Ensure all HMRC and statutory payments are made on time
*Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants
2. Monthly Management Accounts
*Prepare monthly management accounts
*Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
*Reconcile the balance sheet monthly
*Provide variance analysis to Directors
*Monitor cash position and produce basic cashflow forecasts
3. Credit Control & Cashflow
*Manage the debtor ledger and monitor overdue accounts
*Ensure debtor days remain within agreed targets
*Work with Management to set and review customer credit limits
*Partner with Operations and Customer Services to improve credit control processes
*Monitor supplier payment terms
*Support Directors in maintaining healthy cashflow
4. Financial Support to the Business
*Provide financial reporting and data to Directors
*Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure cost control
*Identify unusual spending or trends
*Maintain strong financial organisation and record-keeping
Key Measures
*Monthly accounts completed on time
*Balance sheet reconciled monthly
*Debtor days below 60 (unless otherwise agreed)
*All statutory returns submitted on time
*Accurate payroll and supplier payments
Person Specification
Essential
*AAT-qualified or Qualified by Experience
*Experience producing monthly management accounts
*Experience working within an SME environment
*Strong Excel skills
*Experience managing credit control
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Desirable
*Experience in a manufacturing or stock-based business
*Payroll experience
Personal Attributes
*Reliable and methodical
*Calm and steady approach
*Comfortable working independently
*Strong attention to detail
*Practical and solutions-focused