Finance Manager

Artis Recruitment Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include preparation of accounts, budgeting, and compliance oversight. Candidates should be qualified accountants or part-qualified with relevant experience and excellent analytical and communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including pension and access to sports facilities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free parking

Lunches during term time

Access to sports facilities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and strategy.
• Strong relevant experience in finance.
• Experience in education or not-for-profit sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and prepare management accounts.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, and fee billing.
• Manage audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or part-qualified

Tools

Sage

iFinance

Job description

Artis are pleased to be partnering with a leading organisation based in Wiltshire, near Bath, to support the appointment of an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join its senior support team.

Reporting to the CFO, you will take a lead role in managing the finance function, combining hands-on financial management with strategic oversight. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts; overseeing payroll, pensions, and fee billing; managing audits and compliance; and enhancing financial systems and controls to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or part-qualified with strong relevant experience. You will have excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Experience in the education or not-for-profit sector and familiarity with systems such as Sage or iFinance would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, year-round position offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme, free parking, lunches during term time, access to sports facilities, and a supportive working environment.

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