Job Description:

Finance Manager
Hampshire
Hybrid - ideally 3 days per week in the office
Permanent

An opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and effective financial controls.

Working alongside the Director of Finance and Management Accountant, you will take ownership of month-end reporting, financial processes and team development within a varied role covering P&L, balance sheet and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations, policies and procedures.
• Manage month-end close, including general ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and manage revenue recognition and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings and quarterly VAT returns.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, controls and processes.
• Provide financial guidance to stakeholders and ensure accounting compliance.
• Support and develop the finance team.
• Manage grant and R&D claims alongside Group Tax and support annual audits.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified.
• Strong understanding of VAT and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing financial processes and competing priorities.

Desirable:

• ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification/finalist status, with relevant PQE. Other relevant accountancy qualifications will also be considered.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Syspro ERP and UK R&D tax legislation.
• Experience within a growing business operating across products and services.

Interested?

Please send your CV to Chrissie at DCS Recruitment or email (url removed).

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