Your new company

A well-established and forward-thinking group is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Tonbridge, Kent. This is a pivotal role, supporting the Directors/Shareholders and working closely with the wider commercial teams to ensure strong financial management and reporting across the business.

Your new role

As Finance Manager, reporting into the Directors, you will be responsible for:

* Overseeing a small team who look after transactional processing. You'll also support their training and development.
* Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial reports.
* Ensuring financial controls and procedures are adhered to across the company.
* Partnering with commercial teams to support financial decision-making.
* Managing payroll and PAYE returns.
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
* Liaising with external auditors and stakeholders.
* You'll also play a key role in promoting best practice, supporting continuous improvement, and supporting the strategic growth plans.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or be close to qualifying). Unfortunately, the company cannot consider qualified by experience applications.
* Extensive experience in the construction sector within finance/accounting.
* Strong relationship building and teamwork skills.
* Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, as well as process improvement.

What you'll get in return

* Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary up to £80,000
* Bonus scheme (5-10%).
* Generous annual leave (25 days + BH)
* Opportunity to contribute to a growing, forward-looking construction group.

What you need to do now

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