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This market-leading organisation based near Godalming is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining a well-established and dynamic team that has a brilliant local reputation. This role will be fully office based and offers a fantastic working environment as well as great company benefits. A perfect role for an experienced Finance Manager who has strong leadership skills and is now looking for their next challenge.

Job Title:              Finance Manager            

Job Type:             Permanent, Full time     

Location:             Godalming, Surrey          

Salary:                  £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Reference no:   15817

Finance Manager – Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare scheme

Fantastic onsite facilities

Car parking

Pension scheme

Finance Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Director and managing a team of 4. You will be required to manage the daily finance operations as well as supporting the Finance Director at month end. Previous management experience is essential for this role.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Preparation of management accounts, reconciliation of control accounts and analysis of variances between budget and actuals

In conjunction with the FD, preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows

Oversee the transactional accounting function and making sure it is running at full efficiency

Accountability for the fixed asset register ensuring it is maintained in good order, ensuring all transactions are recorded appropriately

Advising and monitoring of VAT implications along with preparation of quarterly VAT returns

Overseeing the Payroll function and ensuring all responsibilities are met

Managing the finance team, leading by example and ensuring performance standards are met

Undertaking ad hoc project work and liaising with several departments

The successful Finance Manager will have:

Previous experience in a similar position

Team management experience is essential

Ability to communicate at all levels

Experience of working within small teams

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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