Finance Manager

Job Description

Opportunity for a recently qualified accountant seeking a move from practice or industry to work in a consulting division of a leading UK professional services firm providing a finance manager support across a range of clients.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, providing hands‑on finance support, management reporting and commercial insight. It would suit a qualified accountant looking to move from practice into industry‑style finance, or an experienced industry accountant who enjoys working with multiple businesses and clients.

• Taking ownership of finance delivery for a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Providing clear financial reporting, commentary and commercial insight to clients.
• Supporting senior colleagues with fractional FD and advisory work.
• Building strong, long‑term client relationships through effective communication and reliable delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to add value and contribute to business development.
• Working across different businesses and sectors, gaining broad commercial exposure.

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing management accounts.
• Candidates from either accountancy practice or industry will be considered.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with different accounting systems.
• Commercially minded, client‑focused and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Someone who enjoys variety and wants to broaden their experience across different businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking firm with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine career development and exposure to a wide range of businesses.

Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Leeds office, professional development support, paid professional memberships, pension and life cover, health benefits, annual leave purchase and a range of additional employee benefits.