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Finance Manager

Gravesend Permanent £40,000 - £48,000 per year View Job Description
The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations and reporting within the retail industry, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency. This permanent role is ideal for a professional with expertise in accounting and finance who is ready to make an impact.
  • A fantastic opportunity to join a well established organisation.
  • You will be given a good level of autonomy to manage this role.

About Our Client

The company is known for its structured and professional approach to financial management and its commitment to operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights to support decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise financial performance.
  • Preparing and posting journal entries
  • Completing VAT returns for all companies
  • Preparation of quarterly management accounts
  • Managing the purchase ledger, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliation
  • Overseeing credit control, insurance of credit accounts and chasing outstanding debts
  • Producing cash flow forecasts and monitoring variances
  • Monthly control account reconciliation
  • Performing bank reconciliations, including USD and Euro accounts
  • Assisting with stock control and inventory adjustments
  • Preparing and submitting confirmation statements
  • Supporting with general ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required
  • Government Surveys keeping record of responses
  • Audit file preparation
  • Assist with year-end and other financial statements, journal postings, accruals, and prepayments
  • Reconciliation of all balance sheet control accounts & bank accounts
  • Nominal ledger balance sheet and bank postings including controlling and overseeing lease direct debits and maintaining lease contract files.
  • Liaise with third party suppliers and professionals as necessary
  • Managing cost projections spreadsheet for various projects.
  • Business partner with operations directors to ensure that costings are accurate.
  • Keeping up to date and well informed on cyber and other business fraud (this is a standard responsibility of all those within the finance department and has been highlighted due to the growing increase of fraud across all sectors)



The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

  • Professional qualifications: AAT, CIMA, ACCA (Part Qualified)
  • Proven experience in financial management
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Access to a Pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
  • Potential for career growth



If you are a motivated by the prospect of becoming a Finance Manager and looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6807184
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Business Services
Location
Gravesend
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-082025-6807184