Finance Manager

Company: Think Accountancy and Finance
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Location: Stafford
Job Description:

Group Finance Manager


45000 – 53000


Stafford


We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Group Finance Manager to take responsibility for the finances of five companies within an established and growing group with turnover approx. 2.5M


This is a broad role covering everything from day-to-day accounting through to monthly reporting, payroll, VAT, CIS, cash flow and year-end preparation. You will also oversee a small administration team and support the day-to-day office and HR administration.


There is genuine scope to develop the role, with training and qualifications provided and a longer-term plan to bring year-end accounts in-house.


The Role


You will be responsible for:



  • Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero

  • Purchase and sales ledgers

  • Customer invoicing and credit control

  • Supplier invoices and payments

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Intercompany transactions and recharges

  • Payroll and staff expenses

  • VAT returns and domestic reverse charge

  • CIS administration and monthly returns

  • Monthly management information

  • Cash flow and budget monitoring

  • Year-end preparation with external accountants

  • Overseeing a small administration team

  • Holiday, sickness and employee records

  • General office and HR administration


About You


We are looking for someone who is:



  • AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent

  • Experienced within a broad finance/accounts role

  • Confident using Xero

  • Experienced with CIS and VAT returns

  • Knowledgeable about the VAT domestic reverse charge

  • Experienced with payroll

  • Comfortable managing multiple companies

  • Experienced with intercompany accounting

  • Strong with Excel

  • Organised, accurate and able to work independently


Experience of year-end accounts, HR/office management or working within construction, compliance or a similar service-based sector would be advantageous.


You may currently be working as a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Company Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper and be looking for a broader role with greater responsibility.


What’s On Offer?


This is an opportunity to take real ownership of finance across a growing multi-company group, work closely with the Directors and continue developing your technical accounting experience.


With training and professional development provided, the role has the potential to grow alongside the business.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026