Finance and Admin Manager

Success Recruit are currently working with a growing family-run business in the construction sector, seeking a Finance and Admin Manager to join their team based in Essex. This is an integral position within their Management Team, leading the day-to-day activity of a busy department. The successful Finance and Admin Manager will be expected to: * Have senior accounts management experience, ideally within a similar business / environment * Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, accompanied with strong attention to detail, organisation, and a proactive approach to work * Demonstrate a good level of numeracy and written communication, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) * Have experience using Sage accounting software or similar The successful Finance and Admin Manager will be rewarded with: * The opportunity to work for a successful, established family-run business * Becoming a key member within a Management Team * The opportunity for career growth & progression * Free parking Job Description: The Finance and Admin Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance function of the business, managing & developing an existing team of accounts staff. The ideal candidate will be deadline focused and have a track record of making informed strategic decisions. An accounting/finance qualification would be advantageous; however, this is not essential. Duties to include but not limited to: * Ensuring accuracy of accounting records and * Modernising the businesses’ accounting practices, incorporating new technologies and automation * Cash management and forecasting * Reviewing monthly profit & loss reports, presenting findings during monthly management meetings * Managing the sales and purchase ledgers, including cash in and payments out * Overseeing credit control, bank / petty cash / credit card reconciliations, and payroll function * Producing financial statements and corporation tax returns * General office management, including managing the company car fleet and leasing requirements * Managing the company’s insurances * Managing the order processing function through to despatch * Liaising with third parties; including IT support, accountants, property managers, HR & Legal support This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a fast-growing business and develop with the company long-term. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm Salary: Up to £50K DOE Looking to find your dream job? Success Recruit has recently produced a podcast series to help people find their dream job, why not check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or our website. Website: (url removed) Spotify: (url removed) Apple: (url removed) Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly! In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy within long term