An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established SME based near Leighton Buzzard. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Interim Finance Director, this role will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance operations while supporting the wider business with accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls.

This position would suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment and is confident overseeing transactional finance processes while contributing to broader financial management.

Please be aware this is a fully office based role due to the nature of the business so you will need to live near Leighton Buzzard.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Purchase Ledger

• Oversee the sales ledger and purchase ledger functions, supporting and guiding team members where required
• Assist with reconciliations and resolution of queries when necessary
• Support credit control activities and take ownership of the debt escalation process
• Review and approve supplier payment runs
• Produce weekly aged debt reports and liaise with internal stakeholders to progress collections

Bank & Nominal Ledger

• Support daily bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Manage Direct Debit collections
• Take responsibility for month-end balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and month-end reporting

Additional Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processes
• Assist with periodic bank and leasing audits
• Manage VAT submissions
• Contribute to finance-related projects and additional duties as required

About You

• Experience working in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an SME environment
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and transactional finance processes
• Confident managing or mentoring finance staff while remaining hands-on when required
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills and able to work with stakeholders at all levels

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience using Sage 50
• Strong Excel skills and good overall IT literacy
• A relevant accounting or finance qualification or QBE
• Experience with leases or invoice financing would be advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
• Calm and professional when working in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic and motivated, with the ability to influence positive change and improvements

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive SME where you will have real ownership of the finance function and the ability to make a meaningful impact.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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