Finance Manager
Hatfield Hertfordshire
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
We're working with a well-established and growing £60M t/o marketing leading organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.
This is a hands-on role combining strong financial control with leadership responsibility. You'll manage and develop a small finance team while remaining closely involved in reconciliations, reporting and statutory compliance.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the company's financial information. Your day-to-day duties will include:
* Leading and developing a finance team (4), acting as a mentor and coach.
* Producing regular management and statutory financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
* Owning monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting processes
* Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and supporting the year-end audit
* Full responsibility for balance sheet integrity, including detailed reconciliations and timely clearance of balances
* Reviewing and approving month-end journals such as accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
* Managing VAT control, including preparation, review and submission of VAT returns and supporting VAT queries or audits
* Supporting wider finance functions including payroll, corporation tax and external bookkeeping requirements
* Producing service line reconciliation and payment reports
* Monitoring cashflow and supporting treasury and banking activity
* Reviewing finance systems and processes, identifying efficiencies and implementing improvements
* Responding to ad-hoc finance queries from internal and external stakeholders
* Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance and documentation are maintained across the business
Over time, you'll be expected to operate autonomously, delivering accurate, high-quality financial information with minimal oversight.
About You
This role would suit a qualified accountant who already has experience of team management and is looking for a broader management role, or an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys working in a growing SME and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves.
You will ideally have:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
* Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager or similar role
* Strong background in management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control
* Experience managing, coaching or mentoring finance team members
* Excellent attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A proactive mindset with the ability to improve processes and controls
Experience in a regulated or financial services environment is advantageous but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact, take ownership of the finance function and develop both systems and people. The role offers variety, responsibility and progression, alongside a competitive salary and a great working environment and collaborative culture.
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