CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a long-established, family-owned business that enjoys a strong local reputation and a loyal customer base. The organisation combines commercial ambition with a genuinely people-first culture.
The Finance Manager position offers a broad, hands‑on role within a close-knit management team. It is ideal for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys variety, responsibility, and close connection to the day‑to‑day performance of a business.
Responsibilities
* Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
* Leading year‑end accounting processes and liaising with external advisors where required.
* Building, maintaining and reviewing forecasts, including cash flow planning.
* Overseeing sales and purchase ledgers, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
* Managing end‑to‑end payroll processes.
* Ensuring compliance with VAT, PAYE and pension submissions.
* Preparing clear monthly performance reports and working with department heads to identify and drive improvements.
Qualifications
* Well experienced in a senior accounting or Finance Manager‑level role.
* Strong working knowledge of Xero or a similar cloud‑based accounting system.
* Confident use of Microsoft 365, with solid Excel skills.
* A naturally inquisitive mindset with strong numerical and analytical ability.
* A positive, commercial approach with the confidence to challenge and support stakeholders.
Benefits
* A stable, well‑established family‑run business environment.
* A varied role with genuine ownership and influence.
* Supportive, people‑focused leadership team.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Opportunity to grow with the business and shape the finance function.
CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.
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