Financial Controller / Finance Manager, £40,0000-£50,000, Tockwith
An established and growing manufacturing business based in Tockwith is seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Finance Manager to play a key role in its continued success.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the company at an exciting stage of growth, with plans to expand headcount and move to a larger facility. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the finance function, lead the finance team, and report directly to the Board of Directors.
This is a fully office-based role with on-site parking available.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all financial activities across the business
• Manage sales applications, invoicing, credit control, and retentions
• Approve and schedule payment runs in line with cash flow
• Complete monthly VAT returns
• Monitor and manage cash flow against budget
• Analyse and post credit card transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations and authorise payments
• Manage online banking transactions
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including consolidations and WIP review
• Lead annual accounts preparation and liaise with auditors
• Attend Board meetings to present and discuss financial performance
• Oversee corporation tax payments
• Manage Directors’ salaries and monthly PAYE
• Set up and manage hire purchase (HP) agreements
• Review vehicle finance, utilities contracts and compliance (e.g. MOTs)
Requirements
• Strong understanding of work in progress (WIP), applications for payment and retentions (ideally within construction or manufacturing or similar sectors)
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional qualification (FCA, ACCA, or CIMA) preferred, though part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered