Location:
Unit 10
Halegrove Court
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3DB
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours:
Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Holidays:
23 days + bank holidays
About Us
Rely on Fire Check is an independent consultancy providing specialist fire safety system design and verification services to clients across the United Kingdom.
We work with a wide range of organisations within the fire and life safety sector, delivering compliant and high-quality solutions.
As a growing SME, we offer a stable and supportive working environment and are now looking to appoint this position to support the day-to-day finance and office operations of the business.
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Finance Manager to lead and manage all financial activities within the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will be responsible for financial control, reporting, compliance and strategic financial insight.
The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a growing SME where they can influence decisions, improve processes and build robust financial processes that support long term growth.
You will manage the day-to-day finance operations while also contributing at a strategic level, providing clear financial visibility and guidance to support business planning and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:
Act as the lead finance contact for the business (e.g. bank, asset finance and other finance facilities)
Provide financial insight and recommendations to Directors
Support strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
Monitor financial performance and highlight risks and opportunities
Develop financial models to support business decisions and growth initiatives
Financial Management & Reporting:
Produce monthly management information
Maintain accurate and compliant financial records
Prepare financial reports and commentary
Manage budgeting cycles and variance analysis
Operational Finance:
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
Manage cashflow and ensure effective credit control procedures
Manage payroll, pensions and statutory submissions
Maintain and optimise accounting systems
Compliance & Governance:
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax obligations
Act as main liaison with external accountants for year-end accounts
Maintain financial controls and audit trails
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in a senior finance role within a SME environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Experience producing management accounts and financial forecasts
Experience preparing VAT returns and managing payroll
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
High level of accuracy and detail
Well organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities
Confident in communicating and presenting information to directors, colleagues and external stakeholders
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable:
Familiarity with Xero or Sage accounting and payroll software
Familiarity with credit monitoring services such as Experian, Creditsafe and Dun & Bradstreet
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or working towards
Experience developing finance functions or improving financial systems
Experience supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives
Personal Attributes
Commercially minded with strong business awareness
Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership
Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
Proactive and solutions focused