Finance Manager

Finance Manager Location: Brentford, Middlesex Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break) Working Pattern: Fully office-based (No hybrid working) Reporting To: Finance Director The Opportunity Our client is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Finance Manager to join their finance team and support the Finance Director in driving strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proactive, hands-on approach. You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a team of five finance professionals, and play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and efficient financial operations. This position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and is looking to develop their career within a growing and successful business. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of five within the finance department. • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly. • Work closely with the Finance Director on financial and regulatory reporting requirements. • Oversee weekly payroll processing and client invoicing to ensure strict deadlines are achieved. • Manage and approve weekly supplier payment runs. • Ensure VAT, PAYE, CIS, and Corporation Tax obligations are accurately prepared and submitted on time. • Manage all bank reconciliations across the business. • Oversee petty cash, company credit cards, and employee expenses. • Manage the company's invoice discounting facility. • Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management. • Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process. • Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures. • Support the Finance Director throughout the annual audit process. • Manage fixed asset accounting, including a fleet of company vehicles. • Maintain hire purchase schedules and record interest payments accurately. • Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior management. • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, financial controls, and operational efficiencies. Candidate Requirements • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar role. • Previous experience managing and developing finance teams. • ACCA or CIMA part-qualified as a minimum (fully qualified candidates also welcome). • Strong technical accounting knowledge. • Excellent understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes. • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems. • Experience with Sage 50 Cloud would be highly advantageous. • Degree educated (desirable). • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business. • Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude. What's on Offer • Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 • A broad and commercially focused Finance Manager role • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making • Opportunity to lead and develop an established finance team • Stable, growing business environment • Full-time, permanent position • Fully office-based role with no hybrid working This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued success of a growing business.