Finance Manager

Finance Manager 
 Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (Depending on experience) 
 Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (Office-based) 
 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working with a 1:00 PM finish every Friday) 
 Benefits: Pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 
About Us 
Evergreen Water Solutions Ltd is a leading, comprehensive engineering service provider 
specialising in wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial applications. As an 
established SME, we pride ourselves on innovation, reliability, and delivering high-quality 
engineering solutions. 
We are now seeking an experienced, autonomous, and proactive Finance Manager to oversee our 
day-to-day financial operations and administrative functions. 
The Role 
This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile finance professional who thrives in an SME 
environment. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of the 
finance department, ensuring deadlines are met and business requirements are fulfilled smoothly. 
You will be the main point of contact for all financial matters, balancing core accounting with 
essential administrative duties. 
Key Responsibilities 
 Invoicing & Orders: Input sales/purchase orders, raise sales invoices, and process purchase 
invoices. 
 Banking & Cash Flow: Input bank and credit card transactions, perform regular bank 
reconciliations, and handle credit control. 
 Project Costing: Review and track project costs to support our engineering contracts. 
 Payments & Expenses: Process staff expenses and prepare supplier/subcontractor payment 
lists. 
 Commercial Support: Raise formal purchase orders and prepare Payment Applications for 
commercial projects. 
 Compliance: Process and submit quarterly VAT returns and maintain clear compliance 
standards. 
 Relationship Building: Act as the primary financial contact, building strong professional 
relationships with suppliers and clients. 
Person Specification 
Essential Criteria:
 Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dedicated finance or accounting role. 
 Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience using Sage 50. 
 Fully qualified AAT Level 3, CIMA, or explicitly Qualified by Experience (QBE). 
 Solid understanding of UK VAT regulations and SME financial processes. 
 Proven ability to work autonomously, manage your own workload, and meet strict 
deadlines. 
 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel). 
 Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
Desirable Criteria:
 Prior experience utilising Sage Projects (highly advantageous). 
 Understanding or experience of the commercial tender process. 
What We Offer 
 A competitive salary of £40k–£50k. 
 Excellent work-life balance with flexible working hours and an early finish at 1:00 PM on 
Fridays. 
 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays. 
 Company pension scheme. 
 A supportive, collaborative engineering environment.