Finance Manager
Leicester
£45,000-£50,000 p.a., depending on experience
ER Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, Michael Smith Switchgear Limited, a Leicester-based manufacturer who have built an excellent reputation within their sector. They are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role within the finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues and ensuring financial processes operate efficiently and accurately.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts and associated reporting.
- Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
- Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare, post and reconcile quarterly stocktaking, including dealing with any discrepancies.
- Process and reconcile intercompany invoices and payments.
- Manage company banking activities, allocating payments and receipts.
- Compile and submit VAT returns.
- Support payroll processing and provide holiday cover when required.
- Assist with payroll year-end processes and P11D preparation.
- Oversee credit control activities and customer account management.
- Produce cashflow information and working capital reports.
- Carry out costing exercises and financial analysis.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Work closely with the Finance Director to improve processes and controls.
- Delegate and coordinate workload for the Finance Assistant.
- Handle supplier and customer account queries.
About You as the Finance Manager
- Previous Finance Manager experience.
- Qualified by Experience (QBE), AAT, CIMA or ACCA part-qualified considered.
- Strong experience producing management accounts.
- Sage experience highly desirable.
- Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and lookups.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively and support team performance.
- Calm and professional approach under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
- 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.
- On-site parking.
