Finance Manager FTC

Salary: £50K pro-rata

Location: Sherborne/Occasional Hybrid

Contract type: MAT Cover (10 Months)

Holiday: 25 days annually pro-rata

Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Benefits: Free onsite parking

About Pearce Seeds:

Pearce Seeds is a family owned and operated agricultural supply company based in Sherborne, Dorset and has been operating as an independent company since 1967. Pearce Seeds distribute agricultural seeds, agro-chemicals and fertilisers direct to farmers across the south west.

The Role:

As the interim Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day financial activities, including the preparation of month-end accounts, VAT returns, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, audits, and year-end statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Control & Reporting: Prepare monthly accounts, including Profit & Loss, balance sheet, and sales margin reports. Ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and oversee cash flow management.
• Staff Leadership: Manage the accounts department, ensuring that workloads are balanced and all financial functions are completed accurately and on time.
• Operational Improvements: Identify potential operational efficiencies and improvements to financial and business processes, helping to streamline working practices.
• Collaborative Partnering: Liaise with department heads on cash flow and stock control, ensuring financial practices are aligned across the business.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Reports & Advice: Provide management with ad-hoc reports and financial advice when necessary, and work with external advisors on statutory financial information.

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with excellent knowledge of financial controls, tax compliance, and reporting. Ideally you will hold a CIMA/ACCA qualification.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and a thorough approach to financial analysis, ensuring all reports and financial data are correct and reliable.
• Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, and support the accounts team to achieve high standards and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communicator, able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to identify potential issues and provide thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexible and open to change, with the ability to adjust to evolving business needs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality, ensuring financial information is handled with the utmost integrity.
• Collaboration: A team player who works well across departments, building strong relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business.