Finance Manager

A for Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm in the UK seeks a motivated Finance Manager to lead accounting operations and report to the Board of Directors. In this full-time role, you will manage a team of trainee accountants, oversee financial reporting, and enhance financial systems. Offering a competitive salary up to £50k and performance-related bonuses along with various benefits, this role demands strong leadership and financial proficiency.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Long-service benefits

Free off-site parking

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Study support after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 trainee accountants.
• Manage the preparation and oversight of monthly management accounts.
• Deliver weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Cashflow Forecasting

Team Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Sage

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager- Doncaster

My client is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead and oversee the efficient operation of our accounting and finance systems. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will take ownership of month-end processes, deliver accurate financial reporting, and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 5 trainee accountants.
• Manage the preparation and oversight of monthly management accounts.
• Deliver weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting.
• Ensure accuracy of high-volume purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare statutory reports including income statements, balance sheets, VAT compliance, FCA and ONS returns.
• Present financial information to directors and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve financial information systems, recommending enhancements.
• Support change initiatives and contribute to ad hoc project work.
• Attend monthly management meetings and lead regular team agenda sessions.

Experience & qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT Level 3/4 (desirable).
• Previous experience in financial services (desirable).
• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Sage (desirable).
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Package & benefits

• Salary: up to 50k (depending on experience).
• Performance-related bonus: % of salary (after 6-month probation, paid quarterly). Equates to 55-57k
• Long-service benefits (pension enhancements, travel insurance, subsidised meals, car allowance, healthcare, weekend break).
• days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free off-site parking.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Study support may be offered following successful probation (subject to performance and ambition).

Additional information

• This is a full-time, office-based role (hybrid/remote not available).
• Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon-Fri, 9:30 with 1-hour lunch). Additional hours may be required at month-end.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a predominantly office-based environment.
• Pre-approved holidays for 2025 will need to be agreed in advance.
• Christmas rota: skeleton staffing in place, with the expectation of working every other year (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day off).
• Appointment subject to DBS check and signing of a non-disclosure agreement (as required for all senior leaders and finance staff).