Finance Manager

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join an entrepreneurial SME business who have recently received significant investment based in central Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:

£50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus, hybrid working and private medical cover amongst wider benefits package

Roles and responsibilities include

Own day-to-day finance operations including supplier invoices, customer invoicing, expenses, credit cards, bank reconciliations and payment runs

Own month-end close and deliver monthly management accounts by working day 5

Produce clear reporting for the CEO including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, budget vs actuals, debtors, creditors and commentary

Maintain cashflow and budget models and improve financial visibility across the business

Cash, working capital & performance insight

Maintain visibility of cash position, runway, debtor risk and supplier obligations

Support better decision-making through accurate, timely financial insight and KPI reporting

Over time, improve reporting of inventory, WIP and product costing

Coordinate VAT, annual accounts, R&D tax credits, grants, PAYE checks, insurance and Companies House requirements with external advisors

Improve finance processes, reduce manual work and increase automation where possible

Person specification

Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA)

Experience owning month-end and producing management accounts

Strong understanding of core accounting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)

Strong Excel and finance systems capability

Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-moving SME environment

Strong attention to detail, accuracy and financial discipline

£50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus, hybrid working and private medical cover amongst wider benefits package

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