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Roger Oates Design is a luxury flooring business with locations in Herefordshire, Devon and London. Established over 35 years ago our name is synonymous with our woven striped runners, rugs and floor coverings.
We are a design-led, service-orientated business that has doubled in size in the last 10 years. We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Finance Manager to join our team.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function and be responsible for day-to-day financial management, reporting, and compliance. In a small business setting, this role includes both high-level financial oversight and execution of transactional finance tasks.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Financial Management and Reporting:
* Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries.
* Lead on / prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for leadership, and for Group.
* Monitor cashflow and manage cash forecasting.
* Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
* Prepare year-end accounts, liaising with Group and external accountants.
* Manage VAT returns, PAYE, and other HMRC submissions.
* Manage the payroll.
* Maintain accurate financial records in systems.
* Management of Cost base, challenging as appropriate any expenditure in line with the company’s long term strategic goals.
Compliance and Governance:
* Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including VAT and payroll.
* Create / maintain up to date financial policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant export regulations, including customs requirements, export controls and trade agreements.
Transactional Finance:
* Actively review and chase debtors, raising any concerns.
* Ensure supplier accounts are kept up to date and agreed to monthly statements received.
* Ensure all invoices and relevant paperwork are kept on electronic file.
* Reconcile cash, agreeing monthly to the bank statements.
* Make day to day decisions regarding cost centre/ledger code allocations.
* Daily/monthly/annual reconciliations.
* Monitor all invoices and supplier account statements received.
* Maintain the company asset register for all equipment.
* Multi-currency bank, credit card, customer, and supplier account reconciliations.
* Other tasks as required by the needs of the business.
Business Support:
* Provide financial insights and advice to support strategic decision-making.
* Ensure the finance office is running efficiently on a day-today basis:
* Support with incoming telephone calls and maintain the first point of contact for the finance line.
* Other tasks as required by the needs of the business.
* Provide input to the selection and implementation of new IT systems, and lead the implementation of new Finance systems.
* Support with general HR administration.
Required:
* Proven experience in a finance/accounting role within a UK SME.
* Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, VAT, and payroll processes.
* Proficiency in accounting systems.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Recently qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with 30 mins unpaid for lunch.
Location: Eastnor, Herefordshire.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Salary: £40,000-£55,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Company Benefits:
* 22 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays.
* Staff Discount Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Wellness Programme.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Textile Manufacturing
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