Are you a hands-on finance professional ready to take full ownership of a company's financial operations?

Do you thrive in roles where you can shape the finance function and make a significant impact from day one? Paul Card Recruitment is partnering with Close Protection Security, part of a wider group offering specialist security services and operating a thriving portfolio of bars and grills, to recruit their first Finance Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll bring all accounting processes in-house and help drive the financial strategy across the group. With exciting clients like Middlesbrough Football Club and Rockliffe Hall, and big plans for growth (they're launching another bar next week!), now is the perfect time to join this expanding team.

This standalone role gives you the autonomy to manage the finance function, implement Xero, and streamline processes across the group. If you're someone who thrives on getting stuck in and rolling up your sleeves, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, delivering insightful financial reporting to the leadership team, managing credit control and cash flow, and ensuring payroll, VAT returns, and HMRC compliance are handled You'll also be tasked with implementing Xero, improving financial systems, and advising senior management on financial strategies that support growth.

In this role, you'll enjoy complete autonomy working from your own on-site office, where you'll have the freedom to make the changes needed to shape the business. The company offers a relaxed yet collaborative culture, giving you the space to put your ideas into action and truly make a difference. If you're someone who loves diving into the details and delivering practical solutions, this role is a great fit.

Close Protection Security is committed to staff development and offers exciting opportunities for growth and progression. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or take on new challenges, they'll support you every step of the way. As the company grows, there's also the potential for you to build and manage a finance team to support the continued success of the business.

So.. What's In It for You?

Competitive salary and flexible working hours
Free on-site parking and access to a free gym and boxing ring - stay active in a modern, well-equipped environment
No strict qualification requirements - if you have them, great! If you're studying, the company will support you with study assistance. The main thing is being ready to hit the ground running and take charge of the finance function.

Ready to take control and help shape the future of a growing business? If you're excited by this opportunity and able to start within one to two months, click 'Apply' and we'll be in touch.