Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with an owner‑managed SME business based on the Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset borders, in the search for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller. The company, a successful and ‘family run’ business, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on Accountant looking to drive forward the Finance function acting as the No.1 in Finance. The company is ambitious, profitable, and sales are strong, making this opportunity an attractive move to become part of an exciting future.
Reporting directly to the MD your role as the Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be functional, tactical, and strategic to help the business manage its finances and cash, increase profitability, reduce spend, and create opportunities for growth. You will have full control of the finance function and build your own team over time. The Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be a key member of the Management team, and the hire is business critical for the future development of the business. There is also an opportunity to progress to Finance Director (Head of Finance) in the long term.
Finance Manager / Financial Controller Job Duties
- The Financial Controller job will be hands‑on with two direct reports.
- Complete ownership and management of the finance function, supporting the owners with the financial information they need to make clear and confident business decisions.
- Creation of monthly and quarterly financial reports to identify trends and produce financial forecasts to aid decision making.
- A key element of this role is cash‑flow management with forecasting and budgeting, as well as owning the payroll (and credit control processes).
- Month‑end close overseeing both sales and purchase ledgers.
- Banking and reconciliations.
- Submit year‑end accounts to auditors.
- Support the MD with HR duties, administration, and recruitment.
- Duties will be both strategic and hands‑on at times and will vary throughout the year and seasons.
- Act as a Finance business partner. Your financial input will enable the business to focus on future growth with the possibility of seeing the company through growth, change, and a possible MBO longer term.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent – or qualified by experience QBE's with relevant experience will be considered.
- Or a part‑qualified or late‑stage student keen to qualify.
- An Accountant/Finance Manager/Financial Controller or Management Accountant who has experience working in a small business with hands‑on experience and is happy to roll their sleeves up.
- A competent and ambitious Financial Manager / Financial Controller / Accountant who can display strong communication skills.
- A finance professional who can think outside the box and offer solutions and ideas with a commercial outlook.
- Team management with leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.
- Strong Excel skills; an advantage would be experience of an ERP system.
- Strong business sense, able to become a key part of the decision‑making management team.
- A Finance Manager/Financial Controller who is keen to help grow a business and work in partnership with the owners.
In return
- £50,000‑£65,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
- Pension.
- 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Staff discounts.
- Future opportunity for equity and share ownership.
- Be part of an extremely well‑established and ambitious management partnership.
- Be part of a passionate, informal, and transparent culture – participate in business discussions around growth, products, operations, logistics, and more.
Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with an owner‑managed SME business based on the Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset borders, in the search for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller. The company, a successful and ‘family run’ business, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on Accountant looking to drive forward the Finance function acting as the No.1 in Finance. The company is ambitious, profitable, and sales are strong, making this opportunity an attractive move to become part of an exciting future.
Reporting directly to the MD your role as the Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be functional, tactical, and strategic to help the business manage its finances and cash, increase profitability, reduce spend, and create opportunities for growth. You will have full control of the finance function and build your own team over time. The Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be a key member of the Management team, and the hire is business critical for the future development of the business. There is also an opportunity to progress to Finance Director (Head of Finance) in the long term.
Finance Manager / Financial Controller Job Duties
- The Financial Controller job will be hands‑on with two direct reports.
- Complete ownership and management of the finance function, supporting the owners with the financial information they need to make clear and confident business decisions.
- Creation of monthly and quarterly financial reports to identify trends and produce financial forecasts to aid decision making.
- A key element of this role is cash‑flow management with forecasting and budgeting, as well as owning the payroll (and credit control processes).
- Month‑end close overseeing both sales and purchase ledgers.
- Banking and reconciliations.
- Submit year‑end accounts to auditors.
- Support the MD with HR duties, administration, and recruitment.
- Duties will be both strategic and hands‑on at times and will vary throughout the year and seasons.
- Act as a Finance business partner. Your financial input will enable the business to focus on future growth with the possibility of seeing the company through growth, change, and a possible MBO longer term.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent – or qualified by experience QBE’s with relevant experience will be considered.
- Or a part‑qualified or late‑stage student keen to qualify.
- An Accountant/Finance Manager/Financial Controller or Management Accountant who has experience working in a small business with hands‑on experience and is happy to roll their sleeves up.
- A competent and ambitious Financial Manager / Financial Controller / Accountant who can display strong communication skills.
- A finance professional who can think outside the box and offer solutions and ideas with a commercial outlook.
- Team management with leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.
- Strong Excel skills; an advantage would be experience of an ERP system.
- Strong business sense, able to become a key part of the decision‑making management team.
- A Finance Manager/Financial Controller who is keen to help grow a business and work in partnership with the owners.
In return
- £50,000‑£65,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
- Pension.
- 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Staff discounts.
- Future opportunity for equity and share ownership.
- Be part of an extremely well‑established and ambitious management partnership.
- Be part of a passionate, informal, and transparent culture – participate in business discussions around growth, products, operations, logistics, and more.
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