Your new company
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join our growing business in Thame. This is a key role within a small, stable finance team, offering excellent exposure across all areas of finance and succession planning opportunities. You’ll be instrumental in strengthening the department’s analytical and reporting capabilities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.


Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management:
- Full ownership of payroll processing using **SAGE Payroll**
- Ensure compliance and accuracy across monthly payroll cycles
Month-End Routine:
- Assist with month-end close, journals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Banking & Payments:
- Manage bank payments and reconciliations
- Oversee cash flow and ensure timely supplier payments
Credit Control:
- Take charge of credit control processes
- Improve debtor management and reduce aged debt

- **Reporting & Analysis:**
- Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management
- Support budgeting and variance analysis

- **Systems & Processes:**
- Use **SAGE** for accounting and payroll
- Learn and support supply chain finance processes (not difficult to learn)

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**Candidate Profile**

- **Qualifications:**
- Minimum **AAT qualified**
- **QBE (Qualified by Experience)** candidates will be considered only with strong payroll and month-end experience.

- **Experience:**
- Proven experience in payroll, credit control, and month-end routines
- Strong working knowledge of **SAGE**
- Experience in a growing business environment preferred

- **Skills & Attributes:**
- Hands-on and detail-oriented
- Friendly and collaborative team player
- Comfortable working in a business without a separate HR function
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be part of a friendly, stable team with a supportive culture
- Opportunity to beef up the finance department and make a real impact
- Early finish on Fridays
- Succession planning and career development opportunities
- On-site role with potential for hybrid flexibility on occasion




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