Finance Manager
Location: Sittingbourne
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven Finance Manager. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth financial operation. You will oversee financial planning, monitoring and control processes, ensuring compliance, delivering accurate management information, and guiding finance staff day-to-day.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Management & Reporting
o Produce high-quality budgets, forecasts, and financial
o Prepare monthly management accounts and communicate insights to stakeholders
o Monitor and forecast expenditure, investigating variances and resolving issues
o Reconcile payroll monthly against budget
o Produce cashflow statements and multi-year budget forecasts
o Maintain year-end timetable and statutory reporting
* Compliance, Controls & Processes
o Ensure compliance with the Financial Handbook
o Support audit preparation and Government financial returns
o Maintain the chart of accounts
o Support purchasing processes including quotations and tenders
o Review fixed assets, accruals and prepayments
o Report suspected fraudulent activity
* Team Leadership & Collaboration
o Line-manage Senior Finance Assistants
o Communicate financial information clearly
o Support process improvement
About You
* Essential Qualifications & Experience
o AAT Level 3+
o Minimum 2 years in a finance role in a medium/large organisation
o Strong financial and accounting knowledge
o IRIS Financials or Access Education Budgets experience
o Ability to analyse and interpret financial data
* Key Skills & Attributes
o Excellent organisation and prioritisation
o Strong communication
o Calm under pressure
o Integrity and confidentiality
o Proactive and solutions-focused
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
* If you have a knack for numbers and thrive in a fast-paced finance environment, we want to hear from you.
Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer.
To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Jessica Pimenta.
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