Finance Manager

Reed Accountancy & Finance is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a business in the Maidstone area. This temporary position is ideal for a hands-on Finance Manager, Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function and is confident managing accounts through to trial balance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage sales ledger and purchase ledger.
• Process supplier payments and CHAPS payments.
• Handle daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process payroll and post journals.
• Manage debtors and creditors.
• Reconcile ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare the accounts through to trial balance.
• Support with other finance and accounting duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Accountant, Accounts Manager or Senior Bookkeeper.
• Strong understanding of transactional accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Experience of Sage.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Comfortable working across all areas of the finance function.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working hours.

Working as a temporary PAYE employee through Reed gives you access to an excellent range of benefits, including:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to low-cost healthcare insurance / Health Cash Plan.
• Reed Discount Club, giving you savings and special offers with leading retailers, including discounted cinema tickets.
• Sick pay.
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay, subject to eligibility.
• Your own dedicated Reed consultant providing support throughout your assignment.
• Easy online access to timesheets, payslips, holiday requests and pay history

Temping through Reed means you don’t just get a great assignment, you also get access to one of the most comprehensive temporary worker benefits packages available.

To apply for this Finance Manager position, please submit your CV.