Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Wallingford Town Centre | Full Time | upto £40,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with one hour unpaid lunch (37.5 hours per week) Our client is a small but growing business operating across design and landscaping, and care and development. They are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Directors with financial management, bookkeeping and business administration, helping to improve processes and support the continued growth of the business. The Role This is a pivotal role working closely with the Directors and Projects and Contracts Manager. You will take responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and provide financial management support, bringing these functions in-house and helping the Directors step back from daily financial administration. The role would suit someone with a sound accounting or bookkeeping background, excellent Xero knowledge and strong IT skills. You will need to be a fast learner who can quickly understand the business and its systems, with a proactive, can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for problem-solving and improving processes. Key Responsibilities Accounting and Bookkeeping · Process supplier bills, reconcile financial transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations using Xero · Handle client account queries and process supplier payments through online banking and Telleroo · Prepare project costings using Xero Projects and Excel in collaboration with the Designer and Projects and Contracts Manager · Monitor overheads and day-rate break-even points, recommending adjustments where appropriate · Set up and maintain stock management systems and supplier cost databases · Prepare and issue quotations, client invoices, receipts and statements, monitor payments and undertake credit control · Prepare intercompany recharge invoices between the two businesses · Liaise with the accountant to provide accurate monthly financial information for profit and loss reports and year-end management accounts · Process annual P11D submissions and respond to HMRC queries and requests for information · Produce post-project profit and loss reports for management review · Maintain weekly cash-flow reports and support cash-flow forecasting across both businesses · Support monthly payroll processing, check payroll information and coordinate payments through Telleroo · Support the Operations Support Coordinator with Care & Development finances and Xero queries · Monitor Care & Development contract revenue and oversee the Direct Debit process · Manage accurate data transfers between Xero and third-party software, including estimating tools and

Monday · Maintain supplier and materials databases in conjunction with the Operations and Logistics Supervisor · Establish trade accounts with key suppliers and negotiate standard discounts and credit terms Business Improvement and Strategic Projects · Assist with the development and implementation of a company bonus scheme · Support the review and development of annual pricing strategies and overhead analysis · Review vehicle fleet and public liability insurance annually and manage renewals · Undertake business rates reviews across two properties · Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and business efficiency Essential · Relevant bookkeeping or accountancy qualifications · Excellent knowledge of Xero and strong IT skills · A fast learner who can quickly understand a business, its processes and systems · A proactive, can-do attitude with enthusiasm for problem-solving and developing improved business systems · Strong organisational skills and attention to detail · Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients and external contacts · Discretion when handling confidential financial information · Ability to work closely with the Directors and Projects and Contracts Manager while taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities · Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role Desirable · Experience in the landscaping, horticultural or construction industry · Experience using Xero Projects and

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or similar CRM and project management systems · Previous experience preparing financial reports, cash-flow forecasts and project costings · Knowledge of payroll administration, HMRC submissions and credit control · A full, clean and valid driving licence What's In It For You · £32,000–£40,000 per annum · 28 days' annual leave, increasing by one day after two years of service and by a further day each year up to five years of service · An additional two to three days at Christmas, depending on when Christmas falls · One additional Nature Day to connect with nature · Discretionary Christmas bonus · Company medical insurance through Vitality · Workplace pension · Health and wellbeing programme · Cycle to work scheme · Flexible working, with up to 20% of working time permitted remotely · Company induction, including training on current business systems · Opportunity to progress into a senior management position What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.

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