Finance & Accounts Manager
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Towersey, Oxfordshire (hybrid working available after probation)
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Recruiting on behalf of client
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function within a growing and well-established Tree Surgery and Arboriculture business based in Towersey, Oxfordshire.
Working closely with the Directors and Operations Manager, the Finance & Accounts Manager will be the key custodian of the organisation's financial health — overseeing end-to-end finance operations while also contributing to strategic planning, forecasting, and business growth.
This is
not
a typical finance role. You will operate in a standalone capacity (supported by external accountants), combining hands-on transactional work with higher-level financial insight. From payroll and receipt management through to budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement, this role offers genuine autonomy and the freedom to shape how finance is delivered across the business.
The Directors are highly receptive to change and improvement — you will be encouraged to review existing processes, identify what works (and what doesn't), and implement systems that make life easier for everyone.
With ambitious growth plans in place, this role has the potential to evolve into building and leading a small finance team over time. There is also the possibility of multiple hires, including a junior finance or administrative role supporting the wider function.
About the Organisation
The business specialises in Tree Surgery and Arboriculture Consultancy Services and has experienced
over 50% revenue growth in the past 24 months
.
* Operating for over 50 years
* Under new directorship for the past 3 years
* A diverse customer base including private clients, councils, and commercial organisations
* Recently relocated to a modern, bespoke site with fresh offices and free parking
The working environment is busy, collaborative, and varied, offering the opportunity to be creative and truly make the role your own.
All employees currently work on site five days a week; however, hybrid working will be considered for this role following a successful probation period to allow time to fully embed within the business and team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
* Full ownership of day-to-day finance operations
* Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
* Supporting Directors with financial insights and reporting
External Accountant Liaison
* VAT returns
* Corporation Tax
* End of Year Accounts
* Directors' personal tax
Banking & Cash Management
* Managing business current accounts
* Selection and management of savings accounts
* Credit card administration
* Loans and hire purchase agreements
Systems & Data Management
* Sage (or equivalent accounting software)
* Purchase Order management
* BrightPay (Payroll)
* BrightHR (holiday, absence, training)
* Arb Pro
Transactional Finance
* Supplier management and payments
* Customer invoicing and credit control
* Receipt management
* Fuel card administration
Person Specification
This role would suit someone who is:
* Fully or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
* Mathematically minded with strong analytical skills
* Operationally focused, with a passion for improving processes
* Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
* Confident using Excel and financial systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, payroll software)
* A strong communicator with good commercial awareness
* Comfortable liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
* Well organised with excellent record-keeping skills
* A proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic
* Someone who enjoys working in a growing SME where everyone pitches in
While the role is finance-focused, there will be opportunities to support wider administrative and commercial activities as part of a small and collaborative business.
Benefits
* Annual bonus
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* Pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Christmas shutdown
* Staff team events
Equality & Inclusion
Both the organisation and
The Neuroverse
are equal opportunities employers. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know within your application and we will be happy to accommodate where possible.
Application Process
* Initial screening calls:
Week commencing 16 February
- First-stage interviews:
Week commencing 23 February (online with a Director)
- Second-stage interviews:
In-person interviews including a short task, no later than week commencing 2 March
We look forward to receiving your application