Job Description
Finance Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 p/a DoE
Location: Birmingham head office (Digbeth)
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office required (Mon, Tue, Thu)
Reporting to: Group of Directors
Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established professional services firm based in the Digbeth area of Birmingham. They are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all of their day-to-day financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting. Please note this is a standalone position and not part of a wider finance function.
Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include (but are not limited to):
* Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (sales ledger, purchase ledger, aged debt, cash flow management, bank reconciliations).
* Process all financial transactions for the BM3 group of companies (and Dri-Red).
* Liaise with external accountancy practice (who produce monthly management accounts).
* Monitor project finances and purchase order requirements.
* Set up weekly and monthly bank payments.
* Provide monthly and annual ad-hoc financial reports to Directors.
* Management and processing of company expenses and credit card statements.
* Set up and checking new client details.
* Support directors with annual insurance renewal process.
* Support the HR and Compliance Manager with processing of monthly payroll.
* Attendance at quarterly board meetings.
* Monitoring and reviewing of suppliers and contracts.
Desired skills and experience:
* Previous financial management experience is essential.
* Must be happy doing the day-to-day transactional accounting.
* Strong business and commercial awareness with experience of reporting at board level.
* Xero experience is desirable and strong excel skills are essential.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, well-rounded Finance Manager in social, friendly environment that includes benefits such as free parking, an onsite gym, and flexible hours.