Finance Manager - Leicester - Permanent - £40,000 - £50,000An established, privately owned SME is seeking a hands on Finance Manager to take ownership of day to day financial control and provide improved commercial visibility to the business. The role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail and adding value through robust financial management.Working closely with the business owner, this role will play a key part in strengthening controls, improving reporting and supporting operational decision making in a fast paced environment.The role will include:Preparation and coordination of accounts, including invoicing, VAT submissions and accrualsFull oversight of inventory management, ensuring stock levels, valuation and invoicing are accurately controlledManagement of cash accounting activities, including responsibility for third party cash in transit providers and government related contractsPayroll preparation Improving visibility across cash flow, debtors, revenue streams and overall profitabilityManaging and developing a small transactional finance team covering AP, AR and invoicingActing as a key finance partner to operational and commercial teamsThe ideal candidate will have:Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role within an SME environmentStrong analytical skills and confidence working with detailed financial dataExperience using Xero or similar accounting software and the ability to adapt to different systemsA practical, hands on a