Finance Manager

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization in Bristol is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance team in a newly created role. This position is pivotal in managing financial processes, preparing financial statements, and serving as the main point of contact for audits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, capable of leading a small team and implementing controls effectively. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while advancing your finance career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in managing finance teams.
• Proficient in implementing controls and leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team and support all finance-related tasks.
• Prepare financial statements and manage year-end processes.
• Main contact for annual audit queries.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Team management

Financial statement preparation

Excel proficiency

Audit management

Payroll experience

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Your new company
A small not-for-profit company based here in Bristol is looking for a Finance Manager to join the team in a newly created role.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, this is a key role, leading the finance team and helping to support on all things finance. The role will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of finance processes and controls.
• Lead on year-end preparations and lead in the production of financial statements.
• Main point of contact for annual audit queries.
• Deputise for the Director of Finance where required and manage the operational finance team on a day-to-day basis.
• Ad hoc assistance on special projects as requested by the Director of Finance alongside the wider senior leadership team.
• Using initiative to develop procedures, embedding continuous improvement with the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant with post-qualification experience who is comfortable managing and leading a small operational finance team. You should have experience of implementing /managing controls and have the ability to lead an annual external audit. You should be proficient in excel to a high standard and, if you have payroll experience, that would be a benefit.


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