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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Finance Manager 

Huddersfield | £40,000 - £50,000 | Permanent | Office based with flexibility for hours and hybrid working

Overview

We are recruiting for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant to join a growing SME based in Huddersfield. This is a hands-on finance role working closely with the Finance Director, who will be retiring in the coming months. The successful candidate will receive a structured handover and play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function.

This position is ideally suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on SME environment, taking ownership of operational finance while also contributing to financial reporting, analysis and business growth.

Approximately 70% of the role is operational accounting, with scope to support budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting.
Managing cashflow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
Oversight of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
Maintaining accurate financial records using Access Dimensions or similar accounting systems.
Producing financial reports and analysis using Excel.
Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.
Liaising with external accountants, auditors and advisors.
Providing financial insight to support operational and commercial decision making.
Potential supervision of one purchasing team member.The Role

Work closely with the Finance Director during a structured handover period.
Manage the day-to-day finance operations within a small finance team.
Opportunity to contribute to financial improvements and process development.
Broad exposure across management accounts, financial reporting and operational finance.Candidate Requirements

We are interested in candidates who have experience in roles such as:

Financial Controller
Senior Management Accountant
Management Accountant
Finance Manager 

Key skills required:

Strong experience preparing management accounts.
Experience completing VAT returns.
Knowledge of cashflow management and bank reconciliations.
Experience managing AP / AR processes.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience with Access Dimensions, Sage, Xero or similar accounting systems.
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or QBE candidates will be considered.
Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment.What's on offer?

Salary £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
Opportunity to join a growing SME following a recent acquisition.
Structured handover from the Finance Director.
Broad and varied Financial Controller / Management Accountant role.
Opportunity to improve processes and contribute to business growth.
Flexible working hours.
Occasional work from home.
On-site parking.
Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business

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