Finance Manager, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working)£65- £70kpa, 12 months Fixed Term ContractOur client, who are a real employer of choice in the local area and have a brilliant brand and reputation, are looking for a technically strong Finance Manager, to join the business for a period of 12 months. This role is responsible for the robust accounting and reporting of financial information.Key Duties:-Monthly management reporting:* Ownership of the Management Information Packs and disclosure packs, ensuring reporting in line with agreed timetables* Maintenance of general ledger records to a high standard including preparing journals & balance sheet reconciliations* Accounting for finance leases and operating leases * Support preparation of monthly and quarterly budget process for P&L and CashflowAudit and Control:* Liaising with external auditors to provide audit evidence * Support internal audit queries* Play an active role in embedding key financial control principles, policies and governance at the appropriate level for a small, entrepreneurial business* Guide continuous improvement activities in the reporting and planning processesThe successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles. Given the nature of the work, those applying must be comfortable to work in a small, start-up environment which will involve a significant amount of hands-on work. Please note, this is a contract role, so the successful candidate will be immediately available/ on a short notice period. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.