Finance Manager

Description:

Finance Manager - Midsomer Norton

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 | Hours: 40 per week (Mon-Fri) | Working pattern: Flexible hours
Direct reports: None. Hybrid after probation

The role

We're looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and deliver clear, timely financial reporting that supports business decisions. This is a varied role covering ledgers, month-end, budgeting/forecasting, cash flow, VAT, and year-end-working closely with senior management, external accountants/auditors, and the wider group/holding company.

What you'll be doing

Run the day-to-day finance function (purchase & sales ledgers, invoice processing, reconciliations)

Manage credit control and proactively chase overdue payments

Complete bank reconciliations and maintain strong banking controls/access

Prepare month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation) and deliver accurate management accounts

Produce monthly reporting packs and financial insight for management meetings

Lead annual budgeting and produce rolling cash flow forecasts; manage working capital

Ensure VAT compliance and submit VAT returns; support quarterly tax reporting requirements

Support year-end accounts and audit preparation; act as main point of contact for accountants/auditors and group reporting

What we're looking for

Essential

Fully AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)

Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on finance operations experience

Sage proficiency and advanced Excel skills

Experience producing management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts

Working knowledge of VAT and statutory reporting requirements

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and stakeholder communication

Desirable

Payroll experience (may be outsourced)

Manufacturing/product-based business experience

Exposure to international/group reporting

Package

£40,000-£45,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours