Finance Manager - Permanent Position
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Company: Ivy Resource Group
Ivy Resource Group are recruiting for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our growing business in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking for autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape the finance function of an expanding company.
The company:
Ivy is an established construction and education recruitment agency with years of experience in supplying temporary, contract and permanent staff. We established in 2016 and have grown year on year and are now looking to expand our accounts department, with an experienced Finance Manager to support and grow the business.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of all day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate reporting, seamless processes, and compliance standards across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and implementing best practices within a developing finance environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Daily reconciliation
Debt chasing and managing overdue invoices including initiating legal action when required
Raising pro-forma invoices
Preparing intermediary payment reports for HMRC
Completing monthly CIS returns
Paying suppliers and issuing monthly client statements
Producing monthly P&L and balance sheets
Managing weekly invoicing
Running weekly payroll for temporary staff and monthly payroll (including payslips)
Preparing bank monthly returns and reports
Submitting quarterly VAT returns
Handling Directors' personal tax returns
Preparing information for year-end accounts
Uploading receipts to our accounting software
Producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reportsWe are looking for someone who is:
Proficient in using Xero
At least 3 years' experience in the role
Preferably AAT / CIMA certified
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude
Confident working independently in a stand-alone role
Motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow the finance function within a developing business
Proactive with the ability to work and manage time effectively
Reliable and punctual
Confident in speaking to all relevant stakeholders and have a polite telephone mannerEssential requirements:
Driving licence and own transport.
Strong IT Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experienced in using XeroWorking hours & Holidays:
8.30am - 4.30pm
23 days annual leave + Bank holidays. Increases 1 day every year up to 5 years of service
Birthday off as extra annual leave every year
Full sick pay after 1 year in the businessWhat We Offer
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Autonomy and ownership in a newly created role
Opportunity to grow with the business and influence its financial direction
A supportive environment with scope for ongoing professional developmentIf you're an experienced finance professional ready to make an impact and help drive the business forward, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please apply now send your CV and
Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business
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