Finance Manager

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Finance Manager

We are working with a well-established and growing business based in Hertford who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their close-knit team of 11. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a key role that combines hands-on day-to-day finance responsibilities with supporting the wider financial direction of the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth team with a really positive office culture. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and social, with regular team events and even an office dog adding to the atmosphere. It’s a great fit for someone who is professional and qualified, but also enjoys being part of a lively, approachable team where everyone pulls together and your input is genuinely valued.

The role would suit a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working across the business, and making a real impact. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload and providing clear financial insight to support decision-making, while fitting naturally into a vibrant and people-focused team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Processing monthly payroll and ensuring accurate PAYE reporting and HMRC payments

Managing pension administration, including new starters and contribution checks

Preparing and submitting P11D returns and PSA payments

Completing quarterly VAT returns and supporting all HMRC compliance requirements

Managing supplier payments, cash flow, and FX requirements

Preparing month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments

Producing and presenting management accounts to Directors and attending SMT meetings

Monitoring customer credit limits, debt, and managing invoice discounting facilities

Leading budgeting and forecasting processes

Managing, training, and supporting the finance team, while liaising with Operations and supporting ad hoc tasks.

Oversight Responsibilities

Weekly customer billing

Haulage accruals

Plant accruals

Invoice processing

The successful candidate will have

A minimum of 5 years' experience within a finance role, ideally at a senior level.

Be fully AAT qualified and have completed, or be nearing completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.

Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial reports.

Previous experience managing and developing staff.

Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with banks, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.

Experience working in a similar senior finance position, with strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

25 Days Plus Bank Holidays

Free On site parking

Discretionary Bonus

Healthcare Scheme

Life Insurance

Company lunches/ social events

Due to the high volume of interest we receive for each vacancy, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from our team within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refrain from calling the office to check the status of your application or to discuss the role; this allows us to dedicate our time to the shortlisting process. We will retain your CV on file for future opportunities that may be a match for your skills and experience.