Finance Manager

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day workloads and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage contract accounting, monitoring financial performance and ensuring accurate reporting across contracts.
• Prepare and oversee CIS returns, ensuring submissions are accurate and completed on time.
• Coordinate year-end activities and prepare audit packs to support the external audit process.
• Ensure financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation are maintained to a high standard.
• Support the smooth running of the wider finance function, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting where appropriate.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide reliable financial information and support operational decision-making.

About you

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar hands-on finance role.
• Experience managing or supervising a small team.
• Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of contract accounting and CIS returns.
• Experience supporting year-end processes and preparing audit documentation.
• A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• A formal accountancy qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified by experience (QBE) will also be considered.