Interim Finance Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Palatine Talent
£58,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an Interim Finance Manager at the UK's largest privately-owned business, focusing on leading the Accounts team and ensuring efficient departmental operations. The position requires a hands-on approach to financial oversight, team leadership, and process improvement during a significant period for the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in finance management and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily financial transactions, including AP/AR, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Accounts team, ensuring smooth departmental performance.
- Lead on supplier payments, cash flow, and month-end/year-end activities.
- Drive the budget and forecast process, supporting senior management with reporting.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, RTI, and company accounting policies.
- Support audits, tax requirements, and annual activities (P11D, P60, etc.).
- Maintain high standards of financial record keeping, GDPR compliance, and quality assurance.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of management accounting.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Confident communicator who can liaise effectively across departments.
- Hands-on, organised, and detail-focused approach.
Salary (Rate): £58,000.00 yearly
City: Wilmslow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
We’re proud to be partnering with the UK’s largest privately-owned business of its kind, with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and looking after their people. With a supportive, collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation during a key period. We’re seeking an experienced Finance Manager to assume responsibility for the leadership of the Accounts team and the smooth running of the department. This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine day-to-day oversight with team leadership and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily financial transactions, including AP/AR, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Accounts team, ensuring smooth departmental performance.
- Lead on supplier payments, cash flow, and month-end/year-end activities.
- Drive the budget and forecast process, supporting senior management with reporting.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, RTI, and company accounting policies.
- Support audits, tax requirements, and annual activities (P11D, P60, etc.).
- Maintain high standards of financial record keeping, GDPR compliance, and quality assurance.
About You: Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role. Strong knowledge of management accounting. Excellent people management skills. Confident communicator who can liaise effectively across departments. Hands-on, organised, and detail-focused approach. If you’re open to an interim move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a respected market leader where you’ll feel genuinely valued, enjoy variety in your day-to-day and be part of a down-to-earth team. My client offers 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid working, free parking, flexible hours and more. Interested in progressing your application? Apply without delay.