Finance Manager

Abacus Consulting

Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Finance Manager position in Milton Keynes offers a salary of up to £65,000.
This newly created role requires a qualified Accountant with a strong SME profile to establish and manage the accounting office for an established business.
Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day financial operations, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
Applicants should have proven experience in a similar finance role, particularly in project-based accounting, and possess strong knowledge of UK accounting standards.
The role also includes excellent benefits such as hybrid working, enhanced holiday, and private health options.

Finance Manager, Qualified Accountant, SME profile, Milton Keynes, to £65,000

Newly created opportunity for a qualified Accountant with strong SME profile required to set up and run the accounting office for a an established business whose accounts are currently outsourced.

As the Finance Manager you will take control of the financial management of the business, working with external accountants to oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations and management accounts.

Building a team and designing the processes that bring the accountancy function in-house overtimee, initially your key rresponsibilities as Finance Manager will include:

Oversee and manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
Maintain the integrity of financial data within the company’s accounting systems.
Prepare monthly management accounts and present key findings to the leadership team.
Deliver accurate year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors as required.
Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements. submissions.
Partner with the leadership team to provide financial insights and guidance on strategic decisions.

Seeking qualified accountant with experience of setting up / integrating an accounting office.Experience with project-based accounting and/or time-based billing. Proven experience in a similar end-to-end finance role, ideally within an SME. Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations. Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills. Excellent range of benefits including hybrid working, enhanced holiday, private health. Suitable applicants will be in the £55-65k region

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