Finance Manager in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

The Role:

Point Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Manager for a permanent position at a well-established business in Huntingdon. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee the day-to-day work of the accounts function, support HR administration and supervise two Finance Assistants.

This is a hands-on Finance Manager role covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, weekly payroll and month-end reporting. The business is looking for someone who takes pride in accurate work, can prioritise around deadlines and is comfortable resolving queries with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support two Finance Assistants
• Process purchase invoices, match them to purchase orders and delivery records, check coding and resolve supplier queries
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare twice-monthly supplier payment runs
• Process customer receipts, carry out credit control and resolve account queries
• Raise invoices and credit notes, and keep customer accounts up to date
• Reconcile PayPal, card and invoice finance accounts
• Check time and attendance records and process accurate weekly payroll, including authorised overtime
• Prepare payroll reports and payment runs for HMRC
• Support month-end reporting, including the asset register, stock valuation, prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with HR administration, including inductions, contracts, training bookings and company events

Skills/Experience:

• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and payroll
• AAT qualification as a minimum
• Understanding of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
• Accurate, methodical approach and ability to meet deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to use your initiative while working closely with a team

Salary & Working Hours:

• £40,000–£47,000 per year, depending on experience and proven track record
• Permanent, full-time contract, stated as 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00

If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for a permanent role in Huntingdon, apply today.