Your new company

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, community-focused business with a strong family feel. The company has a loyal team, many of whom have been with the business for years, and prides itself on creating a supportive and welcoming environment. You’ll be part of the senior leadership team, playing a key role in driving future growth and helping shape the financial direction of the company. Our client is seeking a candidate who values long-term stability and is committed to becoming an integral part of the business. If you're a driven and committed finance professional with strong all-round experience and a passion for being hands-on, please get in contact.

Your new role

As Finance and Payroll Manager, you’ll take full ownership of financial operations and payroll management. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys improving processes, and brings fresh ideas to the table. Our client is looking for an experienced senior finance professional – someone that enjoys getting involved in the detail and driving continuous improvement.

• Managing and leading a small finance team
• Reviewing and authorising end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate handling of pensions, HMRC submissions, and all statutory returns.
• Using payroll software to manage all payroll and pension tasks
• Producing payroll journals, reporting schedules, P60s, P11Ds, and managing starters/leavers (P45s)
• Monitoring and reconciling sales ledger, purchase ledger
• Ensuring all month-end procedures are completed accurately and on time
• Strong understanding and experience with rebate processes as a key function in tracking company profitability
• Controlling month-end ledger closures and supplier payments
• Authorising bank payments and ensuring timely processing
• Producing monthly financial reports for the MD and quarterly reports for the bank
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns, VAT payments
• Preparing year-end accounts and liaising with auditors to produce required reports
• Reconciling bank accounts and matching system reports
• Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register and balance sheet accounts
• Managing purchase ledger and stock purchase ledger
• Monitoring supplier credit limits and ensuring compliance
• Extracting and importing data from various systems, including ecommerce platforms
• Supporting online order processing and sales reporting
• Driving process improvements and contributing new ideas
• Adapting to bespoke accounting systems and supporting system transitions

• Proven experience in a senior, hands-on finance role
• Strong knowledge of payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and financial standards
• Experience managing a finance team and working with auditors
• Familiarity with purchase ledger, stock ledger, and supplier credit management
• Understanding of rebate processes and their impact on profitability
• Exposure to ecommerce platforms and online sales data
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A commercially aware individual with a strong understanding of ecommerce and online selling platforms is desirable.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and adapting to new tools
• A proactive, dynamic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience, further negotiable for the right candidate
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5 days a week on-site in a modern office, Rotherham
• A key leadership role in a long-standing, respected business
• Opportunity to influence and support the company’s future growth
• A great working environment where people are truly valued

What you need to do now

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