Finance Manager

Clacton-on-Sea | £45,000 - £50,000 | Full-Time | Office-Based

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while contributing to the continued development and improvement of the finance function.

This is a broad and varied position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing both technical financial reporting and day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting packs.

• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Maintain and monitor the fixed asset register.

• Support year-end reporting activities and the preparation of statutory accounts.

• Coordinate external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors.

• Review, enhance, and implement financial controls, processes, and reporting procedures.

• Oversee daily finance operations and provide support to the wider finance team.

• Ensure all reporting deadlines are achieved, delivering accurate and timely financial information.

• Provide financial analysis, insight, and support to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A minimum of five years' accounting experience within a commercial or industry-based environment.

• Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE).

• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts.

• A thorough understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.

• Experience supporting external audits and liaising effectively with auditors.

• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.

• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to add value beyond routine financial reporting.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Office-based role located in Clacton-on-Sea.

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior leadership team.

• Broad and autonomous role with genuine responsibility and influence.

• A chance to help shape and improve finance processes within a successful business.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.