Full time office based requirement working in friendly offices for a successful who are seeking a competent Finance Manager who has HR knowledge and experience in this multi functional rolee. The finance aspect side of the role is the majority of your working week with the HR element equating to approx 20 percent of the requirement. Duties will include: Manage the full purchase ledger and sales ledger functions Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and manage payments Raise customer invoices and manage credit control/debt collection Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash flow records Carry out monthly reconciliation of all control accounts on trial balance ensuring ownership taken of the months trial balance Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software Prepare monthly management accounts and reports for the senior team Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts Manage and maintain the fixed asset register including recording asset additions and disposals, and calculating and posting depreciation Prepare and submit VAT returns, and year end preparations Work closely with external accountants and auditors to co-ordinate and manage the yearend close process Monitor, control and approve company expenses and budgets Manage the full employee and contractor lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance management, development and offboarding Handle all day-to-day HR queries and provide expert advice to managers and employees Maintain accurate employee and contractor records, contracts, and personnel files in line with GDPR and UK employment law Introduce then oversee payroll processing, including monthly payroll, payslips, and statutory deductions (P45, P60, etc.) (leading the migration from external provider) Manage employee benefits, pensions, and leave administration (holiday, sickness, maternity/paternity, etc.) Lead on employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance improvement plans Coordinate events, training and development initiatives