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Finance Manager
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for driving business performance? Our client, a dynamic player in the construction sector, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead their finance function and support strategic decision‑making.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Leadership & Impact: Manage and develop a small finance team, championing best practices and continuous improvement.
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Strategic Partner: Work closely with senior management to shape budgets, forecasts, and long‑term plans.
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Variety & Challenge: From month‑end reporting to cash‑flow management and payroll oversight, no two days are the same.
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Growth Opportunities: Join a growing business offering flexible working and scope to expand your skills and influence.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratio analysis.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting and integrated financial modelling to support business planning.
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Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury dealings and management of receivables/payables.
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Manage payroll processes: BACS, RTI submissions, pension updates and year‑end reporting (P60s, P11s, NIC payments).
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Ensure all statutory obligations are met: VAT returns, UBTRS reports, tax payments.
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Supervise fixed asset schedules, lease/HP loan accounting, accruals/prepayments and WIP/stock adjustments.
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Support ad‑hoc projects: risk assessments, ONS surveys, insurance and fleet approvals, system backups.
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Build strong collaborative relationships with external partners (accountants, banks, auditors).
What You’ll Bring
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Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
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Strong technical accounting skills and intermediate‑level Excel proficiency.
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Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
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Proven leadership and team‑motivational experience.
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Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
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A proactive, analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail.
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Experience with Sage or Xero and familiarity with the construction industry (desirable).
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Pension scheme and private healthcare.
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Supportive and friendly working environment with ongoing CPD opportunities.
Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
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