The role
also provides financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership, supports budgeting and forecasting, and drives continuous improvement across the finance function.
This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct responsibility for an Assistant Management Accountant and close collaboration with the Divisional Finance Director.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Compliance
1. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
2. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements including VAT, P11D and PAYE
3. Submit monthly payroll and ensure accuracy of related records
4. Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulators
5. Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies and financial processes
FP&A & Business Support
6. Support the Divisional Finance Director with budgeting and forecasting
7. Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance
8. Provide insightful analysis and commentary to senior leadership
9. Present and explain accounts to the board, including variance analysis
Team Leadership & Development
10. Lead, coach and develop the finance team, ensuring strong performance and succession planning
11. Drive a performance‑focused culture aligned with business needs
12. Manage recruitment, training and development within the team
13. Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently
Process Improvement & Governance
14. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy across finance
15. Drive process improvements and automation where appropriate
16. Maintain high standards of financial governance and data integrity
17. Act as an ambassador for the organisation internally and externally
Key Skills & Qualifications
18. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
19. Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role
20. Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
21. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
22. Advanced Excel and strong financial systems capability
23. Strong leadership, coaching and team‑management experience
24. High attention to detail and accuracy
25. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
26. Corporate Governance
27. Credit Control
28. Part-Qualified Accountant
29. Payroll
30. Public Practice Accounting
31. Public Services Accounting
32. Senior Finance – Qualified
33. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
34. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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