Finance Manager

We are working with a growing and entrepreneurial business based in Andover, Hampshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across a developing group of companies.

This is a hands-on role covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, VAT, payments, intercompany accounting and month-end processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and external accountants, playing an important role in establishing and developing the finance processes as the business continues to grow.

This would suit an experienced finance professional who wants genuine ownership rather than being responsible for one small part of a larger finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the purchase ledger across multiple companies, including overseas suppliers and multi-currency transactions

Manage the sales ledger, including customer invoicing and credit control

Process payment runs and deal with supplier queries

Complete daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies

Reconcile sales from multiple channels, including ecommerce platforms and retail operations

Manage card show floats and cash handling

Raise and reconcile intercompany invoices

Process monthly journals for shared premises and service recharges

Maintain accurate separation of financial information across the group companies

Prepare VAT returns across the group

Maintain records relating to the VAT margin scheme

Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Complete month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals

Assist external accountants with year-end requirements

Liaise with the payroll bureau

Help develop and improve finance systems and processes as the group expands

About You

You will ideally have:

Experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration

AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience

Good working knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks

Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload

A discreet and professional approach when handling commercially sensitive financial information

The following experience would be advantageous:

AAT Level 4 or studying towards ACCA or CIMA

Experience working across multiple companies or within a group structure

Experience with the VAT margin scheme

Multi-currency accounting

Ecommerce or multichannel retail finance

Experience working within a stock-based business

Experience reconciling transactions across ecommerce platforms

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a finance function and have an influence on how systems and processes are developed.

Rather than simply maintaining an established finance system,

you will be involved in building the processes for a growing group of companies, including the chart of accounts, intercompany procedures, VAT processes and multichannel reconciliation.

You will have direct exposure to the Directors and external accountants, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience across bookkeeping, VAT, management of multiple entities, month-end accounting and finance systems