Finance Manager
Location: Harlow, Essex
Hours: Full-time
We’re seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within our busy and growing recruitment business. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and grow the finance function in line with business growth
Oversee day-to-day finance operations including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
Manage cash flow, prepare VAT returns, and produce monthly management reports
Supervise invoicing based on timesheets and ensure accurate client billing
Handle payroll and contractor payments, (PAYE payroll fully outsourced)
Monitor debtors
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for business planning
Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and key clients on finance matters
Streamline financial processes and support system improvements
Managing a Confidential Invoice Discounting facility — ensuring accurate daily or weekly uploads of invoice schedules to the funder.
Reconciling funding availability, drawdowns, and repayments in line with company cash flow needs.
Maintaining accurate sales ledger records and ensuring that only eligible invoices are submitted for funding.
Liaising with the invoice finance provider, handling audit visits, reporting requirements, and compliance checks.
Producing and reviewing availability reports, debtor reconciliations, and aged debtor analyses to ensure borrowing base integrity.
About You:
Experience of leading or managing a finance team (ideally within recruitment or professional services)
Oversee day-to-day finance operations including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
Manage cash flow, prepare VAT returns, and produce monthly management reports
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations, and reporting)
Proven experience with accounting software such as Sage
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, people management and communication skills
Confident working independently in a friendly, team-focused office environmentReporting To:
Finance Director (non exec)
Business Owner
Why us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a sociable, supportive and growing organisation with the opportunity to lead and grow a team where your contribution will make a real difference to the success of the business.
Training and development opportunities
We are a fast paced, growing business where your personal and professional goals and development are key to us.
Benefits package including free on-site parking, company wide social and team building events, contributary pension scheme, gym membership and private healthcare following 36 months employment.INDREC