Finance Manager Benfleet Salary Starting from £40,000 pa Full Time Monday to Friday Office Based 9am to 5pm Are you a fully qualified AAT Finance Manager with at least 3 years Management Accounting experience? Our client based in Benfleet are looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager to join their team at their head office. You must be able to demonstrate previous experience within Finance and have knowledge of payroll, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, profit and loss, external audits, cost controls, compliance and VAT, along with a strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 4 years UK based work experience. Main duties Supporting the Finance Director in managing the finance department Managing the accounts payable process Overseeing the weekly payment runs, both GBP and foreign currencies Preparing monthly management accounts Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT Returns Assisting the Financial Director with: all aspects of budgeting and forecasting; including Cashflow and PandL property and overhead cost analysis and implementing cost saving initiatives throughout the company the year end audit - liaising with external auditors and tax advisors renewal of maintenance and energy contracts Providing support and cover to the payroll department as and when is required Requirements Qualified accountant ideally AAT or similar with at least 3 years management accounting ..... full job details .....