Finance Manager

Role: Finance Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Important Information:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager or within a senior finance position is essential.
• Experience managing or supervising a finance team is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, AAT qualified or degree educated is advantageous but not essential.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join our client's successful team on a permanent basis.

Who are we?

Our client is a well-established international organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality services across the publishing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on creating a collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous improvement, innovation and professional development are encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team where you'll work closely with the Financial Controller, leading transactional finance while taking ownership of financial reporting, compliance and process improvements.

Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work for a successful international business
• Career progression opportunities

Duties of a Finance Manager:

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, reports and financial information.
• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring supplier invoices and employee expenses are processed accurately and on time.
• Supervise the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring customer transactions are completed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate financial accounting records and general ledger postings.
• Prepare journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce and maintain key financial control accounts.
• Manage VAT reporting, Making Tax Digital submissions, VAT deferment processes and National Statistics reporting.
• Prepare customer invoices, statements, credit notes and other financial documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK and US finance teams.
• Support external and internal audits, providing accurate financial information when required.
• Review, improve and document finance processes and controls to support business growth.
• Assist the Financial Controller with wider finance projects, reporting and business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, company policies and financial best practice.
• Lead, coach and support a small finance team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing culture.

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance role.
• Experience supervising or managing a finance team.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems (Oracle experience would be advantageous but is not essential).
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• AAT qualified, degree educated or studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous.

If you are interested in this position, please apply today with your CV.

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