27/02/2026
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cashflow management, while supporting the wider business in achieving its financial objectives.
You will work closely with the General Manager and Divisional Accountant, overseeing a broad range of accounting, reporting and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Produce daily reports on performance against forecast, order intake and cash collection
Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
Manage accruals and prepayments
Maintain the fixed asset register and post monthly depreciation
Monitor and report on company assets
Customer and Supplier Accounting:
Raise and issue customer invoices via Sage
Maintain customer and supplier records on the Sage ledgers
Reconcile customer receipts and manage credit control
Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payment
Support effective cashflow management
Banking and Reconciliation:
Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
Oversee debtor balances and ensure timely collection
Payroll and Expense Management:
Manage hourly-paid staff timesheets and overtime reporting
Process employee expenses accurately and on time
VAT & Tax Compliance
Prepare and review monthly VAT returns using Sage
Ensure VAT figures are correctly incorporated into the group VAT return
Manage quarterly withholding tax submissions, including reconciliations and documentation
Audit Preparation:
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
Liaise with auditors and respond to queries
General Administration:
Process examination reports and owner’s manual distribution
Maintain monthly headcount reporting
Order office supplies and support office operations
About you:
Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent)
Proven experience in management accounting
Strong working knowledge of Sage (essential)
Experience with payroll and expenses desirable
Confident with reconciliations, banking and credit control
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting principles
Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Clear communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
What We Offer:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Opportunities for career development and progression
A supportive, collaborative and dynamic working environment
Email cv to ggilbert@safetyaccess.co.uk
