We are currently recruiting for a proactive, hands-on and highly organised Finance Manager to join a growing SME business. This is a key operational finance role with a strong focus on credit control, receivables management, cash allocations and ownership of month-end finance processes.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and being fully involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and chase outstanding customer balances

• Monitor aged debt, produce receivables/KPI reporting and escalate overdue balances where necessary

• Ensure collections are received in line with monthly payment cycles

• Accurately allocate cash receipts across internal systems

• Investigate and resolve allocation discrepancies and account queries

• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate finance records

• Process supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs

• Maintain strong financial controls and support process improvements

• Manage finance inboxes and ensure timely responses

• Take ownership of month-end finance processes including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and fixed asset register maintenance

• Assist with production of management accounts, variance analysis and quarterly VAT returns

Required Skills & Experience:

• Credit control and receivables management experience

• Experience producing aged debt/KPI reporting

• Essential experience supporting or owning month-end processes

• Sage 50 experience essential

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills

• Experience managing reconciliations and finance processes

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and diary management skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage own workload

To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow and take on new challenges in a supportive and dynamic environment.