Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Oldbury

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

As the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in providing financial insights and managing the financial performance of our client's organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Producing monthly management accounts to provide valuable insights into financial performance
Assisting Accountants with the preparation of yearly accounts, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
Checking and filing quarterly VAT returns to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Developing financial statements, including cash flow, profit & loss, and budget reports
Conducting daily reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts using Sage software
Creating and maintaining an accurate forecast budget for income and expenditure
Setting up and maintaining professional standards in record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Generating ad hoc reports to support decision-making and provide valuable financial insights
Actively participating in budget management and reporting to contribute to the financial planning processEssential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following:

Strong proficiency in using Sage software and substantial bookkeeping experience
Proven ability to create and manage spreadsheets, organise data, and generate custom reports
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practises
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping role
Proactive, positive, and can-do attitudeDesirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

It would be advantageous to have:

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA or QBE
Experience in budget management and financial planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills