Finance Manager

  • Hays Accounts and Finance
  • Bath, Somerset
  • Sep 06, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Your new company
A standout, market-leading business in Bath is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the team.

Your new role
Working as part of a small team, you will have responsibility for all company financial matters and will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts by location and for the company as a whole
  • Preparation of accounts year-end pack for the company's external accountants
  • Providing a month-end Management Information pack including Profit and Loss variance Analysis, KPIs, sales base analysis cost analysis
  • Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts
  • Cash management and forecasting
  • Overall responsibility for payroll (approximately 50 staff)
  • Preparation of VAT returns and filing
  • Working with and supporting the senior management team
  • Supervising and supporting an accounts assistant


What you'll need to succeed
This is a hands-on role; you will be enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of the finance function and lead from the front with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will:

  • Be used to working in a small team environment within the SME sector.
  • Proven experience in an accounting role, with excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
  • Experience of Xero, Sage and Microsoft packages and Payroll would be advantageous.
  • Be an excellent communicator.



What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Parking
Product discounts
1 day work from home
37.5 hour working week

What you need to do now
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