Finance Manager

Our client is recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team in Birmingham. The role is paying up to £45,000 and is fully on site.

What you'll do

Oversee all day-to-day functions within the finance department to ensure accuracy and efficiency across all processes.

Manage daily bank processing activities and perform reconciliations while keeping invoice discounting schedules up to date.

Coordinate weekly and monthly sales invoicing procedures to maintain timely revenue recognition and accurate records.

Handle daily purchase ledger processing to guarantee that supplier payments are managed effectively and efficiently.

Take responsibility for credit control by monitoring outstanding debts and maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Perform monthly payroll reconciliations to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time every month.

Lead, manage, and mentor junior members of the finance team by providing guidance, support, and encouragement for their professional growth.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships both within the finance team and across other departments to foster an inclusive workplace.

Provide and coordinate information required by external auditors during audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Drive cash flow initiatives to maximise available cash resources for the business while supporting strategic objectives.

Assist in the production of annual financial statements by gathering data, preparing reports, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.

What you bring

Demonstrated experience overseeing comprehensive finance department functions within a similar organisational setting.

Proven track record in performing daily bank processing tasks alongside complex reconciliations with high attention to detail.

Extensive knowledge of sales invoicing processes including weekly and monthly cycles for accurate revenue tracking.

Solid background in purchase ledger management with an understanding of supplier payment protocols.

Experience handling credit control responsibilities while maintaining considerate client communications.

Familiarity with payroll reconciliation processes ensuring timely and precise staff payments each month.

Ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior colleagues by fostering an encouraging learning environment built on trust and respect.

Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to develop strong working relationships across multiple teams or departments.

Experience liaising with external auditors during audit periods by providing clear documentation and support as needed.

A collaborative approach to driving cash flow initiatives that align with wider business objectives.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates