A successful SME business based in Mid-Kent is looking to hire a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Managing Director and supervising a small finance team, the Finance Manager will:Ensure that in-depth management accounts and associated reports are accurately produced in set timescales. This includes PandL, cashflow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.Oversee the transactional accounting for the business including accounts payable and receivables. Engage with colleagues and customers to ensure credit control is kept on top of and any outstanding monies are chased and collected in a timely manner.Produce VAT returns for the business.Process the company payroll It is envisaged that this role would suit an experienced Finance Manager with a solid background working within SME''s and has proven team leadership experience. The Finance Manager will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to explain accounting figures to the senior leadership team. It would be beneficial if the Finance Manager has previous Xero experience, but this is not a prerequisite.