Finance Manager

SF Recruitment are working with an established and growing SME based in Cannock in the recruitment of a hands-on and commercially minded Finance Manager.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function and play a key part in supporting the business through its next phase of growth. The successful candidate will join a friendly, ambitious management team and work closely with the Directors, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management Maintenance of balance sheet control accounts and reconciliations Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control Management of supplier payments, sales invoicing, and credit vetting for new customers Oversight of payroll and HMRC submissions Provision of financial analysis, insight, and commentary to support key decisions Continuous improvement of systems and processes to support growth Requirements: Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail Commercially focused with the ability to influence and support senior management ..... full job details .....