Finance Manager

An established purpose driven organisation based in Brighouse is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its day-to-day finance function, reporting to the Finance Director. This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for managing and developing a small team of junior finance staff, maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the smooth running of all transactional and management accounting activities. Key Responsibilities:Manage, develop and oversee a junior finance team, allocating workloads, reviewing performance and supporting professional development.Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, income collection, credit control, supplier payments and expenditure.Lead month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and balance sheet control accounts.Produce monthly management information, financial reports and variance analysis for the Finance Director and budget holders.Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, highlighting any financial risks or areas of concern.Maintain and improve financial systems, processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate procedures.Support year-end accounts preparation, external audit requirements and statutory compliance.Work closely with budget holders and wider management teams, ..... full job details .....