Finance Manager

Our client is an established, fast-paced SME business supplying into the food sector, partnering with some of the UK's most recognisable high street names. With operations spanning the UK and Ireland - including multi-currency trading and international supplier relationships - this is a business where finance is central to commercial success.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact Finance Manager role for a fully qualified accountant ready to take ownership of the finance function, from day‑to‑day operations right through to year‑end and audit, whilst playing a key role in shaping finance strategy in the future.

• Hertfordshire based - fully office based
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (40 hours per week)
• 21 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Manage a team of 3 office‑based staff plus 1 remote team member
• High‑profile blue chip client base
• Multi‑currency remit across UK, Ireland and international suppliers

• Leading and supporting a team of 3, plus 1 remote team member
• Full ownership of month‑end management accounts, year‑end and external audit
• Overseeing all finance operations - general ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, accounts payable and receivable, expenses, payroll, cash and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and analysing financial statements, providing meaningful insights to support director‑level decision making
• Ensuring compliance with VAT, customs legislation, tax obligations and all relevant legal and insurance requirements
• Partnering with sales teams and stakeholders across the business, including third party providers, customers and suppliers
• Contributing to finance strategy, budgeting and the ongoing development of the finance function

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant - ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Proven end‑to‑end management accounts and year‑end / audit experience
• Strong payroll, VAT, customs and general accounting knowledge
• A confident team manager, able to lead a small team including a remote worker, with a hands‑on, self‑starting approach
• Commercially minded with strong communication skills across all levels
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities to tight deadlines

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.