Finance Manager Ashford £65k

We are exclusively recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to lead our client's Accounts team and ensure robust financial management and control across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while contributing strategically to the company's long-term objectives.We've recruited for this company for 16+ years and really enjoy recruiting for the Finance Director. The company has over a £100m turnover, they're very successful and expanding.

As part of your role, you will manage a team of four (1 Supervisor and 3 Accounts staff) and work closely with Directors and Managers to ensure financial commitments are met, risks are controlled, and reporting is accurate and timely.Please find all the details below:Job title: Finance ManagerLocation: Ashford, Kent. This role is office based, but flexibility is available to attend appointments etcHours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pmSalary: £55,000-£65,000 DOEReasons to work at our client: 22 days annual leave + Bank holidaysFree parkingA pivotal role within a growing and well-established businessOpportunity to influence financial strategy and business performanceSupportive leadership team and collaborative working environmentYour duties and responsibilities would be: Strategic & Department ManagementDevelop and deliver the annual strategic plan for the Accounts departmentOversee the efficient running of the accounts function, ensuring high professional standardsIdentify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation plansAnalyse supplier and business relationships to reduce costs and improve profitabilityReview ad-hoc contracts, renewals, insurance and associated financial dataStay up to date with industry practices and financial legislationFinancial ManagementPrepare budgets and review with Managers and DirectorsProduce and maintain management accounts and supporting spreadsheetsCompile and submit VAT returns, Company Annual Returns and National Statistics returnsEnsure all statutory and non-statutory payments are accurate and submitted on timeMaintain and control the Asset RegisterSubmit monthly and quarterly financial returns to manufacturersSales & Purchase Ledger OversightOversee Credit Control processes, review aged debt monthly and generate stop listsStep in to cover Credit Controller duties where requiredOversee Purchase Ledger, ensuring reconciliations, allocations and payment runs are completed correctly and on timeAuthorise and code purchase invoicesManagement Accounts & Nominal LedgerGenerate and review trial balances and balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare and post journals including accruals, depreciation, and adjustmentsProduce, review, and distribute management accounts to strict deadlinesAttend monthly management meetings and support managers with financial queriesPayrollPrepare and oversee monthly payroll for approximately 270 employees using MoorepayManage PAYE, NI, student loans, pensions, and benefits in kindPost payroll journals to the nominal ledger and ensure all payments are accurateAudit & CompliancePrepare statutory audit information and liaise with external auditorsAttend audit review meetings and present findings to Directors and ShareholdersEnsure full compliance with company policies and statutory requirementsPeople ManagementLead, motivate and develop the Accounts teamConduct performance reviews and support training and succession planningManage recruitment, annual leave, and sickness to ensure adequate coverEnsure Health & Safety compliance across the departmentYou'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following: Proven experience in a senior finance or finance management roleStrong knowledge of management accounts, payroll, VAT, and statutory reportingConfidence to manage people with excellent organisational and leadership skillsHands-on, proactive, and able to meet strict deadlinesStrong attention to detail with the ability to work strategicallyNext steps:If you're excited about the opportunity and you have the relevant skills and experience above, please apply today.Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100 voucher of your choice!

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