Finance ManagerLeicester£45,000 to £53,000Full-time, office-based Are you an experienced Management Accountant, Company Accountant or Accounts Manager ready to step into a broader Finance Manager role? We are working with a successful and growing engineering business in Leicester that is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to lead its day-to-day finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small team, taking ownership and getting involved across all areas of finance. You may already be operating as a Finance Manager, or you could be an experienced accountant who is ready to take the next step in your career.The RoleReporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the finance function across two businesses. Your responsibilities will include:
Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports
Managing cash flow, treasury and banking
Preparing budgets and forecasts
Overseeing payroll, VAT, PAYE, CIS and statutory compliance
Maintaining strong balance-sheet controls and reconciliations
Developing useful financial KPIs and management information
Providing commercial analysis and insight to senior management
Supporting operational and project performance
Improving finance processes, systems and reporting
Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant
Remaining hands-on with day-to-day accounting tasks
About YouWe are looking for a personable and proactive finance professional who is comfortable working in a small team and taking ownership. You will ideally have:
Experience producing monthly management accounts
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
Knowledge of VAT, payroll, PAYE and statutory compliance
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system
The confidence to work closely with senior managers
A practical, hands-on approach
The ability and ambition to develop into a broader Finance Manager role
You may be AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA, qualified by experience, or fully qualified. Practical experience and attitude are more important than a specific qualification. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, technical services or another project-based environment would be beneficial but is not essential.What's on Offer
Salary of £45,000 to £53,000, dependent on experience
25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension
Life assurance
Health and wellbeing programme
Company laptop and IT equipment
Long-term career development
Direct exposure to senior management
The opportunity to influence systems, reporting and business performance
Working HoursThis is a fully office-based position in Leicester.
Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Friday: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Hybrid working is not available, so applicants must be comfortable attending the office five days per week. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function and develop their career within a growing, supportive business.
