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Finance Manager
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Finance Manager - East Grinstead
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead and oversee the financial operations of our East Grinstead-based business. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day finance operations, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts with supporting analysis
- Ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS where applicable)
- Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance frameworks
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts
- Provide financial insights and variance analysis to support business decisions
- Track performance against budgets and identify risks/opportunities
Operational Finance Management
- Oversee transactional finance functions including:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll coordination
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
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Tax & Compliance
- Manage VAT returns and compliance in line with HMRC requirements
- Support corporation tax reporting and liaise with external advisors
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and audit requirements
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members
- Set clear objectives and support ongoing professional development
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment
Stakeholder & Audit Management
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
- Partner with internal departments to improve financial understanding and controls
- Support senior leadership with financial reporting and insights
Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure effective use of finance systems (e.g. ERP/accounting software)
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
- Support system enhancements and finance transformation initiatives
Skills & Experience Required/Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Minimum 5+ years' accounting experience, including team management
- Strong understanding of:
- Financial reporting
- UK tax (VAT & Corporation Tax)
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Experience managing end-to-end finance operations
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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Equal Opportunities Employer
Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and more. By showcasing talents, skills, and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Salary
45000 - 50000 / Year
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