Finance Manager

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Manager role in Brighton, taking ownership of monthly management accounts, audit liaison, fixed assets and VAT compliance. You will provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders and drive improvements in financial controls.

In this high-visibility position, you will lead audits, manage asset registers and oversee VAT processes while collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver clear financial insights and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.
• Confident managing external audit relationships.
• Solid understanding of fixed assets and VAT.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Produce full monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and commentary.
• Act as the primary audit contact, preparing schedules and resolving queries.
• Maintain and control the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Manage VAT returns, reconciliations and compliance.
• Strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across month-end processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide clear, actionable financial insight.

Skills

Management accounts

Audit liaison

Fixed assets

VAT compliance

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

We’re recruiting a Finance Manager for a respected organisation, offering full ownership of monthly management accounts, audit liaison and responsibility for fixed assets and VAT. This is a high‑visibility role where you’ll take charge of core reporting and strengthen financial control across the business.

The Role

You’ll lead the full monthly management accounts process end‑to‑end, producing accurate, insightful reporting for senior stakeholders. You’ll act as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring the business is fully prepared and audit‑ready. Alongside this, you’ll manage the fixed asset register and oversee VAT returns and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce full monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and commentary.
• Act as the primary audit contact, preparing schedules and resolving queries.
• Maintain and control the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Manage VAT returns, reconciliations and compliance.
• Strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across month‑end processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide clear, actionable financial insight.

About You

• Strong experience producing end‑to‑end management accounts.
• Confident managing external audit relationships.
• Solid understanding of fixed assets and VAT.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, improvement‑focused mindset.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA