Finance Manager

This is a hands-on Finance Manager role suited to someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment. You will take ownership of core finance processes, ensuring the function can support increased transaction volumes while delivering timely and accurate financial information.

You will play a key role in improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting business growth, with the opportunity to manage and develop a small team.

• Own and deliver the month-end close process
  , ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Prepare monthly management accounts
  , including analysis and commentary
• Maintain and enhance the month-end reporting workbook and supporting schedules
• Oversee high-volume invoicing and customer billing activity
• Manage and process payroll end-to-end
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end processes
• Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Identify and implement process improvements to support scaling operations
• Supervise and develop up to two Finance Assistants
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and key operational stakeholders

• Experience in a similar role OR a strong Senior Accountant / Accounts Supervisor ready to step up
• Month-end close and management accounts
• Statutory accounts exposure
• Payroll management
• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is highly desirable
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes
• Previous team supervision experience is beneficial

• CA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience

• Excellent opportunity to progress and grow with a scaling business
• High level of autonomy and ownership within the role
• Supportive leadership and a clear reporting line into an experienced Financial Controller
• Chance to help shape and build a growing finance function