03 Accounting Manager

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace firm in Fareham is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 2-5 years of experience and strong expertise in accounting standards and reporting. Responsibilities include financial reporting, treasury management, and leading a finance team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting and internal controls.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Lead internal control activities and compliance reviews.
• Supervise cash flow forecasting and banking activities.
• Oversee payroll accounting and tax submissions.
• Develop and lead a small finance team.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong understanding of accounting standards

Excellent communicator

Problem solver

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) to lead core finance operations, statutory compliance, and team development within a dynamic and fast-paced environment with the aerospace sector.

You'll oversee financial reporting, statutory audit, internal controls, treasury, payroll, and taxation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. Working closely with senior management and commercial teams, you'll drive continuous improvement and deliver insight to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting (IFRS/FRS102).
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and the end-to-end audit process.
• Lead internal control activities and annual reviews, ensuring compliance with Group standards.
• Supervise treasury and credit management, cash flow forecasting, and banking activities.
• Oversee payroll accounting, tax submissions (VAT, corporation tax), and year-end compliance.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, statutory reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience an advantage.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver, comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.