Finance Manager

Finance Manager - SME Business | Leeds | Varied All-Round Role

£35,000 - £40,000

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a successful and growing SME business in Leeds to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.

This position would suit an experienced finance professional with broad accounts experience who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across finance, payroll and office operations, while also leading a small team.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while managing a small team and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, all-round position within an SME environment, offering exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the monthly finance processes, including purchase ledger close, sales invoicing and supplier payments
• Overseeing payroll processing, HMRC submissions and pension uploads
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and managing credit card reconciliations
• Calculating monthly sales commission and coordinating approvals with department heads
• Managing and supporting a team of two within the finance function
• Supporting HR administration including starters, leavers and employee documentation
• Assisting with office management duties, including fleet administration and office supplies
• Providing support across the wider finance function when required, including credit control cover

About You

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional who enjoys working across a broad remit and being part of a collaborative SME environment.

You will have:

• Previous management experience within a finance function
• Experience processing payroll and submitting VAT returns
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• A reliable, proactive and positive attitude
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advantageous)

The Opportunity

This is a great role for someone who enjoys being close to the business in an SME environment, taking ownership across finance while supporting wider operational activities. The business offers a supportive team culture and a busy, varied workload that will keep you engaged.