The Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to take full ownership of the UK finance function for a well-established and growing business. This is a truly hands-on role where the successful candidate will shape the organisation’s financial performance, support strategic decisions, and play a key part in long-term operational success.
Based in the company’s UK office, you will manage all day-to-day accounting activities, produce comprehensive management accounts, and act as the finance lead for the senior leadership team. This is a permanent position offering stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact within a respected organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly management accounts
* Balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations and accruals
* Full ownership of year-end accounts, audit preparation, and statutory reporting
* VAT returns (cash accounting basis)
* Financial forecasting and risk analysis
* Support with P11D processing
* Developing and managing financial systems and procedures
* Reviewing budgets against actuals and controlling income/expenditure
* Ensuring compliance with taxation legislation
* Preparing the annual budget, including cash flow, balance sheet and P&L
* Full ownership of credit control and purchase ledger
* Processing payments including BACS and foreign currency transactions
* Bank reconciliations, posting cash received, and sales reconciliation
* Managing the fixed asset register and depreciation
* Preparing weekly and monthly sales analysis and ad-hoc financial reports
* Additional finance duties as required
Skills / Experience:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
* Strong all-round accounting experience
* Excellent technical accounting knowledge
* Experience with VAT and tax compliance
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
* Experience using financial management systems (MS Dynamics; Sage 200 also beneficial)
* Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
* Experience working with multiple currencies
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Flexible, reliable, and able to handle confidential information
Salary & Working Hours:
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (negotiable)
* Additional hours may be required during budgeting and annual audit periods
Benefits:
Opportunity to own and develop the entire UK finance function
Long-term stability within a successful, well-established organisation
Direct influence on senior leadership decisions
Professional autonomy and varied workload
Supportive team environment