Finance Manager

Safety & Access Ltd are a leading provider of scaffolding and work-at-height training and consultancy services. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio including CISRS skills training, independent scaffolding inspections, scaffolding consultancy, and PASMA aluminium tower training.

Our services support a wide range of sectors, including construction, petrochemical, nuclear, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and power generation. With accredited training facilities across Nottingham, Humberside and London (Wandsworth), alongside international CISRS centres in the Middle East and Asia, we continue to grow both in the UK and globally.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and effective cashflow management, while supporting the wider business in achieving its financial objectives.

You will work closely with the General Manager and Divisional Accountant, overseeing a broad range of accounting, reporting and compliance activities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Produce daily reports on performance against forecast, order intake and cash collection
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Manage accruals and prepayments
• Maintain the fixed asset register and post monthly depreciation
• Monitor and report on company assets

Customer and Supplier Accounting:

• Raise and issue customer invoices via Sage
• Maintain customer and supplier records on the Sage ledgers
• Reconcile customer receipts and manage credit control
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payment
• Support effective cashflow management

Banking and Reconciliation:

• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
• Oversee debtor balances and ensure timely collection

Payroll and Expense Management:

• Manage hourly-paid staff timesheets and overtime reporting
• Process employee expenses accurately and on time

VAT & Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review monthly VAT returns using Sage
• Ensure VAT figures are correctly incorporated into the group VAT return
• Manage quarterly withholding tax submissions, including reconciliations and documentation

Audit Preparation:

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors and respond to queries

General Administration:

• Process examination reports and owner’s manual distribution
• Maintain monthly headcount reporting
• Order office supplies and support office operations

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Sage (essential)
• Experience with payroll and expenses desirable
• Confident with reconcilations, banking and credit control
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting principles
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Clear communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative and dynamic working environment