Finance Manager

Optimum Golf Technologies (OGT) is the exclusive distributor and support centre for the golf industry's leading trade and consumer technologies across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Main brands within the portfolio include Foresight Sports, the global leaders in launch monitor and simulator technology, and Bushnell Golf, industry leaders in distance measuring devices. Both brands are recognised as the gold standard by golfers, golf professionals, equipment manufacturers, and media outlets.

Role Purpose

As the second-in-command within our finance team, you will take full operational ownership of the day-to-day accounting function. This is a highly rewarding, "sleeves-rolled-up" role designed for a proactive, qualified or part qualified accountant. While you will lead high-level management accounting and support the Finance Director on strategic tasks, you must be equally comfortable diving into transaction-level detail and running operational processes when the business requires it.

Your Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Month-End Close: Lead and execute the full month-end process, producing accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis within set deadlines.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the FD in building the annual budget and maintaining dynamic rolling cash flow forecasts.
• KPI Analysis: Develop and distribute meaningful operational KPIs to departmental heads, acting as a supportive financial business partner.
• Year-End & Audit: Prepare comprehensive year-end audit packs and serve as the main operational point of contact for external auditors.

Operational & Transactional Oversight (Hands-On)

• Daily Ledgers: Provide active oversight of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and credit control. Step in to process transactions, post journals, or resolve supplier queries during peak periods or team absences.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare, check, and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure absolute alignment with HMRC guidelines (including PAYE/CIS if applicable).
• Banking & Treasury: Monitor daily cash flow balances, approve payment runs, and oversee multi-currency bank reconciliations.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• SME Background: Proven experience working in a UK SME or mid-market business (ideally £10M–£50M turnover), understanding the agility required in a lean team.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing or supervising at least one or two direct reports.

Skills & Attributes

• Sleeves-Rolled-Up Attitude: A genuine willingness to get stuck into foundational tasks without considering them "beneath" the role.
• Systems & Excel: Highly proficient in mid-market cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Commute: Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Guildford.

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive
• Benefits: pension, holiday allowance, bonus.
• Working Pattern: 4 days office / 1 day remote