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Our well established and busy SME client, based in Newbury, Berkshire, are seeking a highly skilled and experienced hands on Finance Manager to join their small friendly team on a permanent basis. With an immediate/short notice start. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the the accounting function ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This is a key role that requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. Duties will include: Production of monthly management accounts Annual budget production and oversea Processing and management of payroll and pension scheme Management of prepayments and accruals Cash flow forecasting and management Overseeing all tax and regulatory/compliance issues Maintaining and managing all aspects of business insurance Managing the annual audit Line management of one Finance Assistant Taking a proactive approach to process improvement and ensuring appropriate ISO standards are met Being a hands on team player with generalist duties Skills required: Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices Qualified to ACA, ACCA, CIMA level or equivalent qualifications Experience working in a smaller company as a Finance Manager Excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness Self motivated with lots of initiative Advanced Excel skills and general I.T confidence with new systems Analytical and problem solving skills Experience of Sage accounting is preferred but not compulsory As this position is working in a small team, you must be a hands on Finance Manager to apply. Monday to Friday 9-5, office based position. To be considered for this role, you must be available to start beginning of June 2024. Great benefits package and working environment on offer. 2-Recruit are a Recruitment Consultancy and an Equal Opportunities Employer.