Location: Sittingbourne
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven Finance Manager. This role is a pivotal in ensuring the smooth financial operation. You will oversee financial planning, monitoring and control processes, ensuring compliance, delivering accurate management information, and guiding finance staff day-to-day.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management & Reporting
Produce high-quality budgets, forecasts, and financial
Prepare monthly management accounts and communicate insights to stakeholders
Monitor and forecast expenditure, investigating variances and resolving issues
Reconcile payroll monthly against budget
Produce cashflow statements and multi-year budget forecasts
Maintain year-end timetable and statutory reporting
Compliance, Controls & Processes
Ensure compliance with the Financial Handbook
Support audit preparation and Government financial returns
Maintain the chart of accounts
Support purchasing processes including quotations and tenders
Review fixed assets, accruals and prepayments
Report suspected fraudulent activity
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Line-manage Senior Finance Assistants
Communicate financial information clearly
Support process improvement
ABOUT YOU
Essential Qualifications & Experience
-AAT Level 3+
Minimum 2 years in a finance role in a medium/large organisation
Strong financial and accounting knowledge
IRIS Financials or Access Education Budgets experience
Ability to analyse and interpret financial data
Key Skills & Attributes
Excellent organisation and prioritisation
Strong communication
Calm under pressure
Integrity and confidentiality
Proactive and solutions-focused
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply:
If you have a knack for numbers and thrive in a fast-paced finance environment, we want to hear from you.
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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