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Finance Lead

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Role Overview

Benefit from the security of an international organisation while working within a close-knit local team. Reporting to a Finance Manager based overseas and working closely with a UK Site Manager, you will act as the main financial and administrative point of contact between the UK operation and the wider group.
You will have full ownership of the administrative, HR and financial lifecycle of the UK site, operating in a highly autonomous and influential role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial AccountingOversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities, bank reconciliations, month‑end processes, and preparation of monthly financial reporting.
Credit ManagementTake full responsibility for the sales ledger, including proactive debt collection, monitoring customer credit limits and exposure, and managing account holds and order releases.
Management Accounting & ControlProduce internal management information to support local performance tracking, including inventory valuation, margin analysis, and robust cost control.
Audit & ComplianceLead preparation of the year-end audit file and act as the main point of contact for external auditors and accountants.
HR & PayrollManage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration and absence tracking, and liaise with an external payroll provider.
Office ManagementEnsure the smooth day-to-day running of the site, covering facilities, supplies and general operational support to the Site Manager.
Team EngagementChampion initiatives focused on wellbeing and quality of working life, helping to maintain a positive and engaged team culture.
Profile Required

To succeed in this pivotal and highly autonomous role, you will bring the following:

ExperienceDemonstrable experience in a Finance and/or Office Manager position, ideally within an SME or a UK subsidiary of an international group. Strong hands-on experience in credit control and management accounting, including margin and stock analysis, is essential.
QualificationsAAT qualified (Level 3 or 4) or qualified by experience, with a solid understanding of year-end processes and audit preparation.
Technical SkillsHigh level of IT literacy, with previous experience working with an ERP system is essential (exposure to Sage X3 would be advantageous).
Personal AttributesHighly organised, trustworthy and capable of working independently. You enjoy working with people and are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Required Languages

French - Advanced level 

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