Finance & Office Manager | Derby | £50,000 – £55,000

The Opportunity

Growing SME (manufacturing) are seeking a capable and experienced Finance & Office Manager to join their team based in Derby. 

You will enjoy a broad remit, with responsibility across finance, payroll, HR and office management. This is a varied, hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

Working directly with the MD, you will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function, delivering timely and insightful financial reporting, managing payroll and HR processes, supporting project and cashflow management, and overseeing general administrative and office functions.

You will be joining a close-knit team in a people focused environment, it is a down to earth but professional setting where flexibility and work life balance is important. You will work closely with all areas of the business and drive efficiencies.   

Alongside the ‘business as usual’, there is plenty of added value areas to get stuck into in this role, continuous improvement and driving efficiencies is at the core of this businesses and you will have the autonomy to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions and processes. This is ideal for someone who is looking for a role to shape and ultimately grow with the business long term. 

Your remit:

Finance Duties:

• Cashflow Forecasting
• Raise sales invoices and monitor project progress
• Produce monthly management accounts 
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Calculate work in progress (WIP) and deferred income
• Review final project costs and expenses
• VAT returns (including reverse charge and CIS)
• Process monthly payroll using BrightPay
• Calculate holiday pay/ pension contributions

Office Management/ HR:

• Input staff timesheets, monitor holiday and absence 
• Manage recruitment for new starters
• Advise managers on basic employment legislation and HR compliance
• Oversee office administration and support functions

• Manage business insurances, utilities, premises maintenance and supplier contracts
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and oversee property maintenance

You will need:

• Demonstrable experience in all areas across financial reporting, payroll, and office management
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with strong communication skills 
• Strong knowledge of Sage and Excel
• Understanding of project costing, CIS, and VAT (including reverse charge)
• Experience using BrightPay
• Familiarity with HR processes, employment legislation and staff management
• Previous experience in an SME environment is absolutely essential
• Previous experience within a manufacturing setting is highly desirable

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