This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a lovely niche company based in Aldershot. Our client is a well-established, privately owned business with around 30 employees. This is a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while supporting strategic decision-making alongside senior leadership. You will be part of a friendly team orientated environment with progression opportunities to Financial Director for the right candidate.
You’ll have the support of an assistant handling Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, but this is very much a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and taking responsibility.
Are you a hands-on finance professional who enjoys being at the heart of a growing business?
Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are quite the same — balancing detailed bookkeeping with meaningful financial oversight?
Do you relish the opportunity to make a difference? ………..If so, this could be the role for you.
The Role
This is a broad and rewarding position covering bookkeeping, financial control and management reporting. You will report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with a part-time Finance Director and external accountants.
Benefits
* £40,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
* Inclusion in company-wide bonus scheme
* Paid overtime (time and a half weekdays and Saturdays, double time Sundays)
* 22 days’ annual leave (pro rata in year one) plus bank holidays
* 37.5 hour working week
* Pension scheme (auto enrolment after six months)
* Structured salary reviews at 3 months, 6 months and annually
Key Responsibilities
Daily Finance & Bookkeeping
* Maintain accurate daily financial records and input into Sage 50
* Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable, including processing invoices, recording payments, supplier payments and credit control
* Monitor project costings including labour, materials and overheads
* Reconcile bank accounts, general ledgers and resolve discrepancies
* Handle finance-related queries from customers and suppliers
* Prepare invoices and associated financial documentation, including for overseas transactions
Financial Control & Reporting
* Prepare monthly management accounts up to Trial Balance
* Produce monthly P&L, cash flow forecasts and balance sheets
* Complete quarterly VAT returns
* Manage sales and purchase ledgers and employee expenses
* Oversee payroll
* Support the preparation of annual accounts with the Finance Director and external accountant
* Contribute to management meetings and business reporting
About You
We’re looking for an experienced, confident finance professional who enjoys both detail and responsibility.
* Minimum 8+ years’ experience within accounts, including supervisory or managerial responsibility
* Strong attention to detail with excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* Fully IT literate, including Microsoft Office
* Experience using an accounts package (Sage 50 preferred)
* Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
* Organised, reliable and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
* Full UK driving licence
* Must live within a 20-mile radius of Aldershot