Finance Manager | Ashford | £65k

We are exclusively recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to lead our client's Accounts team and ensure robust financial management and control across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while contributing strategically to the company's long-term objectives.

We've recruited for this company for 16+ years and really enjoy recruiting for the Finance Director. The company has over a £100m turnover, they're very successful and expanding. As part of your role, you will manage a team of four (1 Supervisor and 3 Accounts staff) and work closely with Directors and Managers to ensure financial commitments are met, risks are controlled, and reporting is accurate and timely.

Please find all the details below:

Job title: Finance Manager

Location: Ashford, Kent. This role is office based, but flexibility is available to attend appointments etc

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE

Reasons to work at our client:

• 22 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Free parking
• A pivotal role within a growing and well-established business
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment

Your duties and responsibilities would be:

Strategic & Department Management

• Develop and deliver the annual strategic plan for the Accounts department
• Oversee the efficient running of the accounts function, ensuring high professional standards
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation plans
• Analyse supplier and business relationships to reduce costs and improve profitability
• Review ad-hoc contracts, renewals, insurance and associated financial data
• Stay up to date with industry practices and financial legislation

Financial Management

• Prepare budgets and review with Managers and Directors
• Produce and maintain management accounts and supporting spreadsheets
• Compile and submit VAT returns, Company Annual Returns and National Statistics returns
• Ensure all statutory and non-statutory payments are accurate and submitted on time
• Maintain and control the Asset Register
• Submit monthly and quarterly financial returns to manufacturers

Sales & Purchase Ledger Oversight

• Oversee Credit Control processes, review aged debt monthly and generate stop lists
• Step in to cover Credit Controller duties where required
• Oversee Purchase Ledger, ensuring reconciliations, allocations and payment runs are completed correctly and on time
• Authorise and code purchase invoices

Management Accounts & Nominal Ledger

• Generate and review trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, depreciation, and adjustments
• Produce, review, and distribute management accounts to strict deadlines
• Attend monthly management meetings and support managers with financial queries

Payroll

• Prepare and oversee monthly payroll for approximately 270 employees using Moorepay
• Manage PAYE, NI, student loans, pensions, and benefits in kind
• Post payroll journals to the nominal ledger and ensure all payments are accurate

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare statutory audit information and liaise with external auditors
• Attend audit review meetings and present findings to Directors and Shareholders
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory requirements

People Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts team
• Conduct performance reviews and support training and succession planning
• Manage recruitment, annual leave, and sickness to ensure adequate cover
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance across the department

You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following:

• Proven experience in a senior finance or finance management role
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting
• Confidence to manage people with excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work strategically

Next steps:

If you're excited about the opportunity and you have the relevant skills and experience above, please apply today.

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