Job Description

Job Role and Responsibilities

The Finance Manager at Valto is responsible for the operational delivery of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial processing, reporting, compliance, and administrative support. This role is highly hands-on, covering daily accounting operations, month-end reporting, cashflow monitoring, payroll administration, and ad hoc financial projects.

This role is ideal for a practical, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment, managing multiple operational processes simultaneously. Strategic finance responsibilities remain with the Head of Finance; this role focuses on reliable execution and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Finance Operations

Manage finance-related inboxes (accounts@valto.co.uk) Process credit control tasks, chasing overdue invoices Reconcile bank accounts and manage Hubdoc / purchase ledger Attach remittances and statements to invoices and accounts Process employee expenses (checking receipts, VAT allocation) Raise Purchase Orders and monitor draft invoices for accuracy (VAT codes, business units, N/Cs) Oversee all invoices in Halo, SharePoint, and the service desk, ensuring recurring invoices are up to date Monitor draft invoices ensuring all are correct and issued on time Check Valto Investments and CSS Xero accounts.
Weekly Tasks

Review draft invoices with PMO Verify purchase ledger and VAT allocations
Monthly Tasks

Month-end payment runs, supplier invoice downloads (BUPA, Azure, etc.), and customer statements. G-Cloud reporting for all public sector clients Journal salaries and check allocations in Xero Review and reconcile Stripe payments Prepayments, accruals, and customer advances Trial balance checks, P&L, and balance sheet verification Ingram invoice reconciliation Prepare detailed monthly finance pack including (this will be automated): Year-to-date overview Invoice metrics, recurring revenue, one-off sales Net profit before tax Top 10 customers and team growth chart Department income vs salary comparison Profit on recurring revenue Cost of goods sold report
Quarterly / Biannual Tasks

VAT reconciliations and returns (Valto, Valto Investments, CCCS) Review utility bills (electricity, water, business rates) Prepare P11D submissions and annual holiday carryover Prepare holiday buy/sell scheme paperwork Support audit preparation and documentation with external finance company
Ad Hoc / Larger Projects

Assist in the automate Halo/Xero invoicing for Azure and recurring licences Implement finance policies (accounting, asset amortisation, mileage/fuel tax reclaim, driver policies, sight/glasses policy) Prepare detailed cash flow statements and business unit packs (variance analysis, tech-specific KPIs like CAC, LTV, churn rate) Assist with DBS Checks and new and existing staff if required by their manager.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester CH1 4EB