Pin Point Recruitment
Finance Manager
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Finance Manager (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Mitcham, Surrey
Salary: £47,500 per annum (pro rata)
Job Type: Full-time | 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Potential to become permanent
Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful engineering business based in Mitcham for an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking for an immediate start on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider business with commercial and operational finance activities.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working in a standalone finance position whilst collaborating closely with operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day finance function, ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, cashbooks and cash flow management.
- Manage sales ledger and purchase ledger activities.
- Process and authorise supplier payments and employee expenses.
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Complete month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
- Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis.
- Prepare profit and loss reports, balance sheets and financial reporting packs.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial records are accurate.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Assist with payroll preparation and liaise with the outsourced payroll provider.
- Manage pension submissions and statutory payroll reporting.
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Monitor debtor balances and support effective credit control.
- Review supplier accounts and ensure payments are made within agreed terms.
- Support annual audit preparation and year-end accounts.
- Maintain financial controls and improve finance processes where appropriate.
- Provide finance support across the wider business and cover finance team duties when required.
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- Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant.
- Strong month-end and management accounts experience.
- Experience producing cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
- Good understanding of VAT and UK financial regulations.
- Experience managing payroll submissions.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP systems (SAP experience would be highly advantageous).
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
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If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through Indeed or contact Pin Point Recruitment for more information.
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