Finance Manager

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its finance team in Clacton-on-Sea. Reporting to the CFO, the role combines core accounting and reporting with opportunity to influence finance processes.

This hands-on, office-based role requires at least five years of accounting experience, professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE), and strong month-end and reporting skills. Salary £45,000-£50,000, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' accounting experience in a commercial/industrial environment.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE.
• Strong experience in monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Manage month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register; support year-end and statutory accounts.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors as primary contact.
• Review and enhance financial controls, processes and reporting procedures.
• Oversee daily finance operations and support the wider team.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and analysis for senior leadership.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Audits liaison

Stakeholder comms

Analytical mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Job description

Clacton-on-Sea £45,000 - £50,000 Full-Time Office-Based

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while contributing to the continued development and improvement of the finance function.

This is a broad and varied position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing both technical financial reporting and day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting packs.
• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and monitor the fixed asset register.
• Support year-end reporting activities and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Coordinate external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Review, enhance, and implement financial controls, processes, and reporting procedures.
• Oversee daily finance operations and provide support to the wider finance team.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are achieved, delivering accurate and timely financial information.
• Provide financial analysis, insight, and support to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A minimum of five years' accounting experience within a commercial or industry-based environment.
• Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• A thorough understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Experience supporting external audits and liaising effectively with auditors.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to add value beyond routine financial reporting.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Office-based role located in Clacton-on-Sea.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior leadership team.
• Broad and autonomous role with genuine responsibility and influence.
• A chance to help shape and improve finance processes within a successful business.