FINANCE MANAGER The Role This is a hands-on senior finance role suited to a Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the business. You will take ownership of day-to-day accounting, month-end delivery, reporting, systems, and controls, while continuously improving processes as the business grows. The role has evolved from an interim finance project and is now a permanent position central to the company’s future. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Month-End * Full ownership of month-end close processes, including: * Accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions * VAT returns * Stock valuations (machinery, livestock, and storage where applicable) * Maintain and continuously improve a standardised month-end checklist * Produce accurate monthly P&L reports by business unit * Manage debtor and creditor controls, cash flow, and bad debt provisions Systems & Process Ownership * Act as internal owner of Xero, including: * Chart of Accounts structure * Profitability tracking by activity/site * Reporting design and KPI visibility * Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation policies (UK GAAP–aligned) * Oversee integrations including Stora, Stripe, VisionWeb and card payment systems * Evaluate and implement improvements to payment processing and reporting * Suppor...