Finance Lead
Employer Location Leicestershire, England, Hinckley Salary Dependent on Experience Closing date 7 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Role Overview
Benefit from the security of an international organisation while working within a close-knit local team. Reporting to a Finance Manager based overseas and working closely with a UK Site Manager, you will act as the main financial and administrative point of contact between the UK operation and the wider group.
You will have full ownership of the administrative, HR and financial lifecycle of the UK site, operating in a highly autonomous and influential role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial AccountingOversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities, bank reconciliations, month‑end processes, and preparation of monthly financial reporting.
2. Credit ManagementTake full responsibility for the sales ledger, including proactive debt collection, monitoring customer credit limits and exposure, and managing account holds and order releases.
3. Management Accounting & ControlProduce internal management information to support local performance tracking, including inventory valuation, margin analysis, and robust cost control.
4. Audit & ComplianceLead preparation of the year-end audit file and act as the main point of contact for external auditors and accountants.
5. HR & PayrollManage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration and absence tracking, and liaise with an external payroll provider.
6. Office ManagementEnsure the smooth day-to-day running of the site, covering facilities, supplies and general operational support to the Site Manager.
7. Team EngagementChampion initiatives focused on wellbeing and quality of working life, helping to maintain a positive and engaged team culture.
Profile Required
To succeed in this pivotal and highly autonomous role, you will bring the following:
8. ExperienceDemonstrable experience in a Finance and/or Office Manager position, ideally within an SME or a UK subsidiary of an international group. Strong hands-on experience in credit control and management accounting, including margin and stock analysis, is essential.
9. QualificationsAAT qualified (Level 3 or 4) or qualified by experience, with a solid understanding of year-end processes and audit preparation.
10. Technical SkillsHigh level of IT literacy, with previous experience working with an ERP system is essential (exposure to Sage X3 would be advantageous).
11. Personal AttributesHighly organised, trustworthy and capable of working independently. You enjoy working with people and are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Required Languages
12. French - Advanced level
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
13. Corporate Governance
14. Credit Control
15. Part-Qualified Accountant
16. Payroll
17. Public Practice Accounting
18. Public Services Accounting
19. Senior Finance – Qualified
20. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
21. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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