Finance Manager - Psychology/Healthcare

Our client, based in Stroud and part of a well-established group of specialists providing assessment and treatment services across the UK, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing organisation that offers genuine scope for professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will enjoy managing the day-to-day financial operations while also contributing to wider business initiatives and projects that support both the leadership team and the organisation's continued growth. You will be a confident and proactive finance professional with strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently. Taking full ownership of financial matters relating to client accounts, you will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and financial control. Key responsibilities: -Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries -Budgeting and forecasting -Debt management and debt recovery -Analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings -Managing an end-to-end audit process of current systems -Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts -Leading the team and being responsible for, VAT and HMRC processes -Prepare year end accounts -Attend board meetings as required Candidate Attributes: -AAT level 4 qualified or working towards -Be resourceful with drive, determination and enthusiasm -Ability to problem solve and make decisions confidently -Resilient and flexible Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00am to 17.00pm (one day per week working from home) Salary: Negotiable based on experience free onsite parking company bonus schemec272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0