Finance Process Manager

Job Title: Finance Process Manager Location: Witham Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site per week) Salary: £50,269 – £55,501 per annum Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37 hours per week) We are recruiting an experienced Finance Process Manager to join a dynamic finance team. This is a key role for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who wants to lead finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable workflows, and help maintain the financial integrity of a large public service organisation. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, supporting team members and improving KPIs. * Oversee daily cash management, including cashflow forecasts, bank transfers, and surplus cash investment. * Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll journals to HR records. * Own the month-end process, posting prepayments, accruals, deferred and accrued income entries. * Manage weekly supplier payment runs of up to £1m and above. * Advise on VAT compliance, manage monthly VAT returns, and perform annual partial exemption calculations. * Assist in year-end financial statements, preparing audit deliverables and responding to queries. Essential Experience & Skills * Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable teams and processes. * Strong knowledge of VAT compliance and returns. * Experience with Unit 4 ERP or similar financial systems is desirable. * Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and work with accuracy under deadlines. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Benefits * Free car parking on-site. * Cycle to Work scheme. * Hybrid working with flexibility over hours and location (minimum 3 days on-site). * Retail and restaurant discounts * Private Health Care * In-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing services This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of core financial processes and make a real impact in a high-profile organisation. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career

Location: Witham, Essex, GB

Posted Date: 11/19/2025