Finance Manager - ACA/CIMA/ACCA at Global Certification & Verification Group (Whitstable, United Kingdom)Finance Manager - ACA/CIMA/ACCA

The Finance Manager provides essential day-to-day support across the business and is a key point of contact. The role supports the business commercially, leads transactional finance, month-end processing and administrative duties and owns the end-to-end finance for two recently acquired companies. This is an ideal role for an organised, detail-focused individual looking to build a career within a dynamic, international, private-equity-backed business.

Transactional Finance Assist in raising customer invoices for professional services and recharged expenses. Support maintaining up-to-date accounts payable and accounts receivable records. Support the FD with ad hoc operational reports. Expenses & Credit Cards Support administration of corporate cards and expense reports, ensuring timely submission and correct coding. Check documentation for accuracy and follow up on missing or incorrect information. Month-End & Reporting Support Prepare month-end Management Information. Lead P&L & Balance Sheet preparation, maintaining adequate month-end schedules. Gather and validate financial data for management reporting across the business. Own the maintenance of accurate financial records in financial systems. Cashflow & Working Capital Manage AP and AR trackers and highlight overdue balances, working with the business to drive timely cash management. Own and submit 13-week Cash Flow to Finance Director. Compliance, Tax, Audit & Controls Lead preparation of documentation for year-end and external audit. Maintain organised digital records for compliance and tax requirements across multiple entities. Support adherence to internal controls, processes, and finance policies. Support with opening new legal entities. Systems & Improvement Oversee and support data entry and integrity in finance systems. Assist in documenting and improving finance processes to drive efficiency. Assist with migration from legacy finance systems to NetSuite. Financial Reporting and Projects Provide financial analysis support and drive the business. Assist on finance projects, implementations, and system enhancements.

Essential ACA/ACCA, CIMA qualified. Strong interest in developing a finance career; ambitious candidates from audit practice strongly encouraged to apply. Strong working knowledge of Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables). High level of attention to detail and standards of accuracy. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload. Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional attitude. Ambitious and looking for a challenging opportunity and fast-tracked experience. The flexibility to travel 1 week per month to Ireland and the North of England. Desirable / Nice to have Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system. Experience within an international, multi-entity, or project-based business. IFRS knowledge a plus.

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