Near Burford
* Circa £45,000 pa (pro rata)
* 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm Friday (30 hours per week)
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be working with a growing engineering company who are seeking a highly organised, hands-on Finance Manager to join their team near Burford.
This role is suited to someone who has operated within a small business environment and is confident managing the full end-to-end finance function themselves, taking ownership of both the strategic overview and day-to-day detail.
Responsibilities
* Purchase Ledger – Accurately process supplier invoices, maintain and manage the payment schedule, oversee supplier accounts, and proactively resolve any queries.
* Sales Ledger – Transfer invoices from the MRP system into the accounting platform, generate customer invoices, and ensure timely payment collection.
* Credit Control – Issue statements of account as needed, manage debtor accounts, and secure payments promptly.
* Payroll – Oversee the company’s holiday and absence records, verify timesheets, prepare and process payroll calculations, and handle payment distribution.
* HR Administration – Support the Directors with HR tasks, including preparing employee contracts and handling key communications.
Skills and attributes required
* Proven experience managing the full end-to-end finance function within a small business environment – comfortable being hands-on across all areas and happy to take ownership of the day-to-day detail
* Strong literacy and numeracy, ideally supported by A-level education (or equivalent) or proven experience in a similar role.
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with Xero and HubSpot CRM is an advantage.
* A basic understanding of HR processes is desirable.
* Enthusiastic and dynamic team player with strong organisational, administrative, and office management skills.
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working independently while managing multiple priorities.
* Proactive, reliable, and flexible, with a logical, solutions-focused approach to tasks and problem-solving.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner