Finance Manager

Roc Search; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software business in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Financial Controller/Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and manage a small finance team. The ideal candidate will have relevant accounting qualifications and excel skills, along with a strong attention to detail. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes growth and development. Salary is £65,000-£70,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications is required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Must demonstrate high attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance and financial reporting processes.
• Produce monthly management accounts and quarterly reports.
• Manage a small finance team and ensure high-quality reporting.

Skills

Qualified, finalist or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA)

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable in a fast‑moving environment

Job description

Role: Financial Controller / Finance Manager

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + Benefits

My client are a growing software business operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Their culture values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, and offer an environment where people are encouraged to take ownership and develop their careers.

We are seeking a reliable, hands‑on finance professional to take responsibility for accurate, timely and high‑quality financial reporting across the business. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring deadlines are consistently met. The position offers exposure to group reporting, robust financial processes and the opportunity to manage and develop a small finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance and financial reporting processes
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including:
• Month‑end journals
• Full ownership of profit and loss and balance sheet
• Quarter‑end and year‑end reporting
• Deliver high‑quality group reporting in line with standard reporting requirements
• Review and monitor corporation tax instalments and payments
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns and payments, including:
• Statutory accounts and confirmation statements
• PAYE, VAT, PSA and P11D reporting
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including invoice approvals
• Maintain strong financial controls, including:
• Segregation of duties
• Cash and payment approvals
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Line manage and develop a small finance team

Essential Skills

• Qualified, finalist or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands‑on approach
• Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a growing, fast‑moving environment