Finance Manager
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Finance Manager
Location: Basildon Essex (Free Onsite Parking)
Role: FullTime Permanent
Salary:neg
Are you a skilled finance professional ready to take ownership of financial operations in a dynamic fastpaced environment We are a small boutique wealth management company seeking a Finance Manager who thrives on taking initiative and driving strategic impact.
The Finance Manager will play a key role in the daytoday financial operations of the Group overseeing the bookkeeping function managing monthend close processes and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
The Finance Manager will ensure accurate financial records manage cash flow processes assist in regulatory compliance and improve financial controls and processes across the organisation.
This is a handson role ideal for a detailoriented individual looking to step up into a broader finance management position within a fastpaced regulated environment.
Duties / Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the daytoday bookkeeping function ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions across Group companies.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts working with the Financial Controller to meet deadlines.
- Support monthend and yearend close processes including reconciliations and journal postings.
- Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers ensuring timely invoice processing and payment.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with FCA regulatory reporting.
- Oversee staff expense management and company credit card reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow reporting and assist with forecasting.
- Support external audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
- Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial processes and controls.
- Assist with the implementation and management of new finance systems and ERP projects.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies.
- Act in accordance with Consumer Duty rules and FCA Conduct rules.
- Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial projects and initiatives.
Skills Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
- AAT qualified or partqualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent).
- 35 years experience in a finance or bookkeeping role ideally within financial services.
- Strong understanding of doubleentry accounting and monthend processes.
- Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and VAT regulations.
- Proficient in accounting software (Sage preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proactive collaborative and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to delivering good customer outcomes and adhering to Consumer Duty standards.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting FCA regulatory returns.
- Experience with financial system migrations or ERP projects.
- Familiarity with financial services sector compliance requirements.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
