Finance Manager
Location: Brough
Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 (pro rata considered)
Flexible working: Full-time or part-time
Are you a hands-on Finance Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership?
We’re working exclusively with a profitable, owner-managed SME operating within a specialist equipment and services sector, looking to bring finance in-house for the first time.
This is a newly created Finance Manager role, offering real breadth, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape how finance supports the business moving forward.
Whether you’re seeking a full-time position or a part-time role with flexibility, this opportunity can be tailored to suit the right individual.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This is a broad, standalone Finance Manager role combining day-to-day financial control with process improvement and systems exposure.
Financial Management & Reporting
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Ownership of month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments)
Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control
Maintenance of fixed asset register and depreciation Systems & Process Improvement
Support implementation of a new operational system
Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
Introduce purchase ordering and approval workflows
Work across systems including Xero and integrated platforms Transactional Oversight
Oversee bookkeeping activities and ensure data accuracy
Review reconciliations and financial postings
Liaise with external accountants on payroll, VAT, and compliance Commercial & Business Support (Evolving)
Produce reporting packs for leadership
Support analysis of profitability across customers and services
Provide insight to support decision-making over time What You’ll Need:
Experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role
Strong grounding in SME finance, ideally in a standalone or small team environment
Confident managing month-end processes and financial controls
Experience with cloud accounting systems (Xero preferred)
Ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
A pragmatic, hands-on approach Why Apply?
Newly created role with genuine ownership
Profitable and stable SME environment
Opportunity to shape systems and processes
Direct exposure to business owners and decision-makers
Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
Strong work-life balance, office-based with realistic hours If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached. This opportunity is being managed on a retained basis by Consortium Professional Recruitment, all applications and expressions of interest will be reviewed exclusively by us.
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