Finance Manager

We are excited to be recruiting a dynamic Finance Manager for our valued client! Finance Manager - Full-time, Permanent Position Salary - circa £40,000pa - £45,000pa (depending on experience) Working hours - Monday to Friday, 09.00am to 5.30pm (office-based role) Location - Bournemouth area - Parking provided nearby Would you like to join a company which offers unique well-being initiatives to promote a positive and thriving workforce? This could be just the opportunity you've been looking for! This is a Senior role that requires a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance professional to manage financial operations and support strategic financial planning within a well-recognised organisation. The purpose of this role is to provide a Senior level accounting service to the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director (with the future goal of over-seeing a team of 3 x Finance Assistants), this role includes engaging in financial analysis in such areas as historical financial information, assisting with forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction and sales / purchase ledger activities. You will also be assisting with payroll, so this will be a very busy and varied role! This is an exciting time to join a growing company that gives back to the local community, offers fantastic staff benefits, and really values and looks after its employees! Key Responsibilities: * Manage and supervise a team of 3 Financial Assistants, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and accuracy * Prepare and deliver timely management accounts and key financial reports to the Finance Director * Oversee the preparation of cash flow forecasting and assist with daily cash management * Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring they are regularly updated * Monitor and ensure accurate processing of sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliation and resolution of any discrepancies * Manage the credit control process to ensure timely collection of receivables * Oversee the production of accurate bank reconciliations and general ledger accounts, with a view to ensuring variances are resolved and accurately reported * Support the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors * Provide additional support to the Finance Director and team as required What you'll bring: * AAT qualified (or equivalent accounting qualification) * Ideally five years of experience in an industry accounting role, preferably in a similar in-house position * Proficiency in Xero accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills * Strong leadership abilities, people skills, excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality and empathy * Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all team members of the business * Cultural awareness, discretion and sensitivity * Excellent work ethic, with the desire to deliver Staff benefits include: * Employee recognition scheme * Monthly employee socials * Refer a friend scheme * Birthday Bonus * Leading Mental health app 'my possible self' available * Monthly free yoga session * In house pastoral support * Subsidised counselling service * Discount card * Career path and progression opportunities * Free meal included at work Apply today or contact Carla at TeamJobs for more information - INDCP