Finance Manager

Anderson Knight is delighted to partner with its client to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and supportive business. The successful candidate will play a key role within the finance team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting and financial reporting duties while supporting the wider business. This role would suit someone who is confident managing day-to-day finance activities, enjoys taking ownership of their work and is keen to continue developing their skills towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, providing insight into financial performance.
• Support senior management with financial reporting and provide clear commentary on key financial results.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with cash flow forecasting to support business planning.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and support the year-end audit process.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where required.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and provide support to senior management as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification
• Previous experience of leading a small finance team would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of management accounts and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Confident using Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Strong experience of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Previous experience supporting or supervising junior finance staff would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of finance responsibilities.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to work closely with senior management and contribute to key business decisions.
• Long-term career progression within an established business.

• Hybrid working.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part Qualified Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and further develop their career in a leadership role.

To find out more about this opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV