Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £40,000
Full time, permanent
Hybrid: 2 days working from home
Benefits: Study Support | Career Progression

We're recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing SME based in Melton Mowbray.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is ready to take the next step in their career. Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, you'll gain broad exposure across the finance function and take ownership of much of the day-to-day accounting.

This isn't a narrowly focused role - you'll get involved in everything from management accounts and cash flow through to budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT and stock, giving you the experience to develop into a genuinely well-rounded finance professional.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
Accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Overseeing accounts payable and receivable
Bank reconciliations and general ledger postings
Supporting cash-flow reporting, forecasting and budgeting
Processing weekly and monthly payment runs
Supporting VAT returns, CIS submissions and payroll
Working with operational teams to manage and reconcile stock
Improving finance processes, systems and controls
Providing wider support across the finance function when required

About You

We're looking for someone with strong practical accounting experience who is keen to broaden their responsibilities and continue progressing.

You may currently be working as a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant or Senior Finance Assistant and be ready for that next step.

Ideally, you'll have:

Experience using Sage 50 Accounts
Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
Good Excel and finance systems skills
A hands-on, proactive approach
Strong attention to detail
Confidence managing your own workload and deadlines
A willingness to investigate problems and find solutions

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA would be advantageous, with study support available to help you continue your professional development.