The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the company's finance function, including:
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting and management
- VAT returns
- Payroll and pensions
- P11Ds and year-end procedures
- Bank reconciliations
- Sage accounting system
- Sales invoicing and customer settlement advice
- Purchase ledger oversight
- Liaison with external accountants and auditors
- Supporting the directors with financial reporting and analysis
- Maintaining robust financial controls
About You
You will have experience working in an SME where you have managed a broad finance function independently.
Ideally you will have:
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant
- Strong Sage experience
- Excellent knowledge of VAT and payroll
- Good Excel skills
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A practical, hands-on approach
- AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience (qualifications desirable but not essential)
Experience within manufacturing, recycling, waste management, logistics or a similar operational business would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- Salary £45,000–£55,000
- Annual Employee Ownership Trust tax-free bonus
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Stable, profitable business
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Genuine opportunity to become a key member of our management team
If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference within a successful employee-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
