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Finance Manager

Robert Walters
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0BB, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is looking for a Finance Manager (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) for a temporary position in a fast-growing business.
  • The role involves managing daily accounting tasks, preparing financial accounts, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role and proven line management experience.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential, along with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

My client is seeking a Finance Manager (ACCA/ACA/CIMA), to join our fast-growing business on a temporary basis. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to support the financial health of the organisation by managing daily accounting tasks, preparing financial and management accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Daily Operations

  • Oversee and complete processes across finance disciplines for the UK parent and subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Manage and review cashflow, approve payment runs, and oversee bi-weekly/monthly payroll processing.
Management Accounts
  • Lead month-end and year-end journals, processing, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Produce UK and subsidiary management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow) with commentary.
Reporting
  • Oversee and review group financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and spending vs budgets, advising on corrective actions.
  • Complete weekly flash reporting with commentary and quarterly VAT returns.
  • Maintain and reconcile invoice financing records.
Process & Team Management
  • Identify and implement process/reporting improvements.
  • Manage a team of three direct reports and oversee team KPIs.
Compliance & Projects
  • Lead the year-end audit, liaising with external auditors and accountants.
  • Support ongoing projects through analysis and process improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Essential: ACA/CIMA/ACCA or strong QBE with SME experience.
  • Audit experience (preferable).
  • Minimum of 2-3 years in a finance/accounting role.
  • Proven line management experience.
Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (preferable).
  • Hands-on, adaptable approach with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.