Finance Manager | Ref: 8313

Description

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a newly formed and fast‑growing property management business based in Sheffield.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the finance function, overseeing day‑to‑day processes and supporting Directors with the ongoing development of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young business at an early stage, where you will have real ownership, variety, and the ability to influence the financial foundations of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Directors, you will oversee all aspects of the finance department. Duties include (but are not limited to):

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple companies
• Post month-end journals in line with accounting standards
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Maintain accurate stock and WIP positions
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls

Billing, Income & Credit Management

• Raise monthly invoices for commercial property licensees and meeting room bookings
• Manage GoCardless direct debits
• Carry out credit control duties
• Raise service charge and insurance rent invoices in accordance with regulations

Banking, Payroll & Payments

• Complete bank reconciliations for multiple entities
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs
• Run monthly payrolls, including EPS and FPS submissions
• Process NEST pension contributions

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare quarterly VAT analysis and submit returns
• Complete monthly CIS submissions and maintain CITB Levy information
• Prepare year‑end service charge accounts and liaise with external accountants
• Ensure correct VAT treatment for projects

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, V‑lookups and H‑lookups)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Effective team player
• Reliable, organised and able to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate clearly with non‑finance stakeholders
• Flexible and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Capable of managing workload distribution across a small team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), part‑qualified or QBE will also be considered

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the property industry
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll
• Experience handling accounts for multiple companies
• Experience running payroll
• Previous staff management experience

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function
• Varied, hands‑on role
• Chance to join a growing company at a formative stage
• Supportive senior leadership
• Excellent Sheffield city centre location, including free car parking
• Hybrid opportunity possible after successful probation period