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Finance Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Finance Manager

Leicester

£45,000-£50,000 p.a., depending on experience

  * Are you a highly organised Finance Manager who thrives on keeping multiple priorities running smoothly and accurately?

  * Would you enjoy working closely with an experienced Finance Director within a successful and growing manufacturing business?

  * Do you pride yourself on remaining calm under pressure whilst consistently delivering high-quality financial information?

The Company:

ER Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, Michael Smith Switchgear Limited, a Leicester-based manufacturer who have built an excellent reputation within their sector. They are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role within the finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and ensuring financial processes operate efficiently and accurately.

Role & Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

  * Produce monthly management accounts and associated reporting.

  * Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.

  * Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany transactions.

  * Prepare, post and reconcile quarterly stocktaking, including dealing with any discrepancies

  * Process and reconcile intercompany invoices and payments.

  * Manage company banking activities, allocating payments and receipts.

  * Compile and submit VAT returns.

  * Support payroll processing and provide holiday cover when required.

  * Assist with payroll year-end processes and P11D preparation.

  * Oversee credit control activities and customer account management.

  * Produce cashflow information and working capital reports.

  * Carry out costing exercises and financial analysis.

  * Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

  * Work closely with the Finance Director to improve processes and controls.

  * Delegate and coordinate workload for the Finance Assistant.

  * Handle supplier and customer account queries.

About You as the Finance Manager:

  * Previous Finance Manager experience.

  * Qualified by Experience (QBE), AAT, CIMA or ACCA part-qualified considered.

  * Strong experience producing management accounts.

  * Sage experience highly desirable.

  * Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and lookups.

  * Excellent organisational and time management skills.

  * Ability to delegate effectively and support team performance.

  * Calm and professional approach under pressure.

  * Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Benefits:

*Private Medical Insurance.

*Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.

*22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

*Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.

*On-site parking.

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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We look forward to hearing from you

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