Finance manager

Alexander Daniels are working with a growing business who are recruiting for a Finance Manager. You will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and compliance with statutory requirements. Provide clear financial insight, forecasts, and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business performance. Maintain efficient processes, effective cash-flow management, and collaborate across departments to improve financial understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Support company goals and contribute to management decisions.
• Provide clear financial insights and performance updates to Directors
• Manage day-to-day finance activities including banking, reconciliations, payments, invoicing, and credit control.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, pensions, and financial records.
• Ensure smooth running of accounting systems and processes.
• Prepare management accounts and ensure timely statutory submissions (VAT, CIS, payroll, etc.).
• Support audits and year-end reporting requirements.
• Assist with financial data for projects, tenders, and commercial activities.
• Provide guidance on financial matters to internal teams.
• Maintain strong internal controls and improve processes where possible.
• Support accounting systems, data accuracy, and reporting
• Assist with compliance, IT systems, asset tracking, and sustainability reporting.
• Support HR-related financial tasks and staff administration as needed.
• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Strong cash-flow and credit control
• Compliance with statutory requirements
• Efficient financial processes
• Clear financial support to management and teams

Skills & Experience

• Strong financial, analytical, and organisational skills
• Experience in accounting, payroll, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of UK finance regulations (VAT, CIS, PAYE)
• High attention to detail, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach