Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure service provider in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager. Candidates approaching qualification will also be considered.
The business is seeing a proactive and highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and strong commercial support.
This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.
Key responsibilities will include:
Management Accounting
* Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.
* Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.
* Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.
* Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.
* Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.
* Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.
Financial Accounting
* Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.
* Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.
* Liaise with internal and external audit teams.
* Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.
Reporting
* Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.
* Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.
* Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.
* Company Secretarial Duties
* Take minutes at project board meetings.
* Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation
Key requirements for the role:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant or studier.
* Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.
* Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.
* A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.
* Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.
This is a unique opportunity to obtain a high level of responsibility and variation at this stage in your career.