Job Description:

Location: Hertford, SG14             

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)

Job Code: HA2291

Finance Manager

We are working with a well-established and growing business based in Hertford who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their close-knit team of 11. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a key role that combines hands-on day-to-day finance responsibilities with supporting the wider financial direction of the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth team with a really positive office culture. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and social, with regular team events and even an office dog adding to the atmosphere. It’s a great fit for someone who is professional and qualified, but also enjoys being part of a lively, approachable team where everyone pulls together and your input is genuinely valued.

The role would suit a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working across the business, and making a real impact. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload and providing clear financial insight to support decision-making, while fitting naturally into a vibrant and people-focused team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing monthly payroll and ensuring accurate PAYE reporting and HMRC payments
• Managing pension administration, including new starters and contribution checks
• Preparing and submitting P11D returns and PSA payments
• Completing quarterly VAT returns and supporting all HMRC compliance requirements
• Managing supplier payments, cash flow, and FX requirements
• Preparing month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments
• Producing and presenting management accounts to Directors and attending SMT meetings
• Monitoring customer credit limits, debt, and managing invoice discounting facilities
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Managing, training, and supporting the finance team, while liaising with Operations and supporting ad hoc tasks.

Oversight Responsibilities:

• Weekly customer billing
• Haulage accruals
• Plant accruals
• Invoice processing

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within a finance role, ideally at a senior level.
• Be fully AAT qualified and have completed, or be nearing completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce accurate financial reports.
• Previous experience managing and developing staff.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with banks, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience working in a similar senior finance position, with strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays
• Free On site parking
• Discretionary Bonus
• Healthcare Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Company lunches/ social events

***Due to the high volume of interest we receive for each vacancy, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from our team within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refrain from calling the office to check the status of your application or to discuss the role; this allows us to dedicate our time to the shortlisting process. We will retain your CV on file for future opportunities that may be a match for your skills and experience***