Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Managerð Leedsð 60,000 - 65,000

Ready to take your finance career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic, ambitious Senior Finance Manager to join a fast-paced, high-energy team, gaining hands-on experience across the full spectrum of transactional finance while leading and developing others. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, driven professional eager to make an impact.

The team? A sociable, hardworking group of 20 who live by a "work hard, play hard" culture. You'll take ownership of delegating tasks and managing workloads across the team, so if you're a self-starter with a strong work ethic who can inspire, lead and develop staff, we want to hear from you!

What's in It for You? Hybrid working after probation Cycle-to-work scheme Season ticket loan On-site parking Private medical insurance Discretionary performance-related bonus, up to 50% of basic annual salary

What You'll Do: ð¹ Delegate and oversee staff responsibilities across the finance team, ensuring workloads are distributed effectively ð¹ Manage task allocation and prioritisation, coaching junior team members to deliver against deadlines ð¹ Oversee purchase/sales ledgers, cash books, loan schedules and ensure accurate reconciliations ð¹ Maintain accruals, prepayments & amortisation schedules ð¹ Prepare management accounts, including budget variance analysis ð¹ Lead VAT & CIS return submissions ð¹ Supervise invoice processing & cash book maintenance ð¹ Manage statutory accounts, audits & financial reporting ð¹ Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors & key stakeholders ð¹ Present finance reports to shareholders & board members ð¹ Act as a point of escalation for the team, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met

What We're Looking For:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (essential) At least one year post-qualified experience (essential) Proven experience delegating tasks and managing staff workloads Experience working in a professional finance environment Confidence in board-level interactions (experience desirable, but not essential) Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proactive mindset with a drive for process improvement

Please note the company does not offer sponsorship.

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