Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Leicester Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join our team in Leicester. This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations and ensuring the accurate management of financial information across multiple cost centres. The successful Finance Manager will play an important part in supporting the wider business by delivering accurate reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities Manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting Prepare management accounts and oversee the month end process Manage and allocate overheads across multiple cost centres Oversee VAT returns, invoicing, sales and purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures Supervise and support junior finance staff where required Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and HMRC Skills and Experience Required AAT Level 3 or above, or qualified by experience Proven experience in a finance role with management responsibilities Strong understanding of management accounts and cost centre reporting Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident user of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and finance systems ..... full job details .....