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Finance Manager

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Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Finance Manager is available in Pontefract with a salary of up to £70,000.
  • Candidates should be qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and have experience overseeing the preparation of management accounts.
  • Audit experience is required, along with a proactive mindset and ambition to progress in their career.
  • The position involves leading a team, managing month-end accounts, and participating in budgeting and forecasting.
  • This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to transition from practice into industry and develop their career in a supportive environment.

PontefractUp to £70,000Fully office-based

Fast-forward 12 months. You’ve settled into a role where you’re valued, made a real impact, and gained exposure beyond the numbers. This time next year, you could be looking at your next step towards becoming a Financial Controller.

This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking for your first move from practice into industry. The business has a strong track record of developing talent, with the current Financial Controller having started as an Accounts Assistant just 10 years ago. Now, they're looking for someone to join as Finance Manager, to work closely alongside the FC as the company continues to grow—and that someone could be you.

As Finance Manager, you'll be leading a dedicated team of two, ensuring the smooth delivery of month-end accounts, tax, and audit responsibilities. But this is more than just technical accounting. You'll be a true business partner, involved in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making—gaining exposure that will set you up for a future leadership role.

What you’ll need:

  • Qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) - this is essential.
  • Experience overseeing the preparation of management accounts to finalised version - you’ll take ownership here.
  • Audit experience - whether in practice or industry, you’ll need a solid understanding.
  • A proactive mindset - this isn’t just a reporting role; you’ll be partnering with the wider business.
  • The ambition to progress - this isn’t a role for someone who wants to stand still.

Why join?

Culture is key here. This is a supportive, down-to-earth team where people are given the autonomy to grow. If you're ambitious, proactive, and want to develop in a business that genuinely looks after its people, this is the step up you’ve been looking for.

If you're qualified and ready to take your career to the next level, hit apply now.

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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.