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Finance Manager

Morgan Hunt are working with a Home Care Service based in Redbridge who are looking at recruiting a Finance Manager. This is a permanent role paying up to £45k. This role is full-time, Monday – Friday (9am – 6pm), fully office-based.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring effective cost control.
• Prepare financial statements, profit and loss reports, and balance sheets for senior management.
• Monitor cash flow, expenditure, and financial risks, ensuring robust financial health.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Support year-end audits, liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Conduct internal financial audits, identifying potential risks and ensuring proper controls are in place.

Payroll Management

• Process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation and processing of salaries, deductions, pensions, and benefits.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and statutory payments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including PAYE, NI, statutory sick pay (SSP), statutory maternity pay (SMP), and pension contributions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, employment laws, and financial policies.
• Maintain adherence to GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act 2000.
• Implement internal financial controls to prevent fraud and errors.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and lead a finance and payroll team, providing guidance and support.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting within financial operations.
• Work closely with HR and senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Previous Skills and Experience of the Finance Manager:

• Must have public sector experience – ideally in the social care sector.
• Part-qualified accountant (or significant, recent, and relevant experience).
• Proficiency in payroll software such as Sage, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, or BrightPay.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems to build and amend financial reports.
• Experience in financial planning, variance analysis, and risk management.
• The successful candidate must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to have one processed for the position.

Interviews and start date ASAP so please apply NOW if interested