Job Description
Finance Operations Manager6 Month FTC (Potential for Permanent)
* Location: Colchester (Hybrid Working)
* Job Type: Full Time, 09:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri)
* Salary: Up to £44,648 Per Annum
Join a leading organisation in Colchester as a Finance Operations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and developing all financial operations activities. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team of Accounts Officers and contribute significantly to the strategic financial objectives of the organisation.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Take operational responsibility for the management and support of the Accounts Officers, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across the company.
* Maintain finance operations service quality, covering Accounts Officers’ responsibilities during absences, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
* Approve Rent and Service Charge related transactions, oversee company purchase card transaction recording and reconciliation, and ensure all monthly balance sheet account reconciliations are completed timely.
* Maintain fraud monitoring systems, update the Fraud Risk Register periodically, and ensure the successful implementation of eProcurement systems.
* Compile detailed financial information for year-end accounts closure and provide support during the year-end audit.
* Coordinate and support the internal finance audit programme and implement agreed recommendations.
* Control the company’s financial ledger and ensure financial procedures are reviewed and maintained.
* Provide technical support to Accounts Officers and engage proactively with the development and implementation of new IT systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Awareness of and compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
* Hands-on experience overseeing month-end and year-end financial close processes, including reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis.
* Experience coordinating external audits and liaising with auditors.
* Skilled in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and managing cash flow.
* Part-qualified in a financial accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIPFA).
* Strong project management, negotiation, and planning skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage and motivate staff.
* Demonstrates commitment to the core values of the organisation.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and job grade.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Engaging work environment with a strong focus on community and professional service delivery.
* Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and home.If you are keen on applying for this role please send your CV to