Qualified Finance Manager

Your new companyYour new company is a leader in their field, based in Nottingham and are looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.Your new roleYour new role will include but not be limited to:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, year-end accounts, and support external audits.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning, including creating and maintaining financial models.
• Produce timely financial reports, KPI analysis, and insights for leadership.
• Bring VAT returns, payroll, and corporation tax preparation in-house and manage ongoing compliance.
• Oversee and support one finance team member responsible for transactional duties (AP, AR, Credit Control, bank reconciliations).
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards.
• Improve finance processes, streamline workflows, and support system enhancements.
• Utilise Xero effectively (experience desirable), including reviewing data, reporting and integrations.
• Provide analysis, cost reviews, and scenario planning to support commercial decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC, external advisors, and internal stakeholders as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA accountant
• Previous proven experience in a similar role
• Experience mentoring or supervising at least one junior finance team member.
• Good systems knowledge;
  Xero experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, modelling).
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with VAT returns, payroll processes, and corporation tax preparation.
• Ability to confidently explain financial performance, variances, risks, and forecasts in board meetings.

What you'll get in return

• Up to £65,000 DOE
• Fantastic working environment
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• 1 day working from home

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at