This owner-managed business in Thetford is expanding and looking for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller. Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is supporting a Thetford-based business who are looking to strengthen their finance function and are looking for a sole Finance Manager / Financial Controller. Your new role In this newly created Finance Manager / Financial Controller job, you will take full responsibility of the day-to-day transactional finance across the ledgers using QuickBooks to a trial balance, supplier and bank reconciliations, VAT returns and production of the monthly management accounts as well as financial statements at year-end. You will work closely with all departments, including their operational teams, in managing costs, budget variance analysis and accurate cashflow management through effective credit control, as well as working with the sales teams regarding new business. As the sole finance lead, you will report to the Managing Director with the monthly management pack including detailed analysis of variances to enable the Senior Management Team to make commercial decisions on new contracts and general business growth as they plan to increase their turnover by 50% over the next 3-5 years. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident, commercially driven finance professional who will be at least AAT Qualified or a Part CIMA/ACCA Accountant with experience of working in a varied SME business or larger organisation. This is an ideal role suited to an experienced individual who is seeking a sole Finance Manager / Financial Controller role where you can play an active role in improving internal processes, developing QuickBooks and being part of the company’s expansion plans. What you'll get in return The business offers a salary of circa £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience, working 5 days in Thetford and offering a generous benefits package. For more details, please contact Andy Jarman on 01603 760141 What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4785526