Finance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity-backed service business in Basildon is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with relevant standards. You will oversee the month-end close process, statutory accounts preparation, and enhance internal financial controls. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong technical knowledge and experience in management accounts. This is a significant opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a major impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in month-end close and management accounts preparation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the month-end close process, including preparation and review of management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS standards across all reporting.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and coordination with external auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a growing, private equity-backed service business. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, with a primary focus on technical accounting and compliance with UK GAAP, FRS standards, and IFRS. As the business scales, you will play a key role in strengthening financial controls and delivering high-quality reporting to senior stakeholders and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the month-end close process, including preparation and review of management accounts
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS standards across all reporting
• Preparation of statutory accounts and coordination with external auditors
• Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and processes
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support across the business
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and private equity investors

Skills and Experience Required

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (practice-trained preferred)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS
• Proven experience in month-end close and management accounts preparation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to join a fast-paced, growth-focused organisation and play a key role in shaping its financial future.