We are working with a well-established and highly regarded business based in Peterlee to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the full finance function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the business. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys being operational as well as strategic.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing and producing monthly and annual management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets
Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
Managing VAT returns, PAYE, payroll, and other statutory submissions
Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes
Managing cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning
Providing financial analysis and insight to support commercial and strategic decisions
Reviewing, maintaining, and improving financial systems and processes
Leading and supporting a small finance team to ensure accuracy and performance
Candidate Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Proven experience in a senior or standalone finance role
Strong knowledge of management reporting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls
Commercially minded, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills, including financial analysis and modelling
Confident working closely with senior management
Experience within construction or a project-led environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
Additional Information:
Flexible working hours (Monday Friday)
Salary: £40,000£50,000
Annual bonus
Long-term opportunity within a stable, growing business
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