Finance Manager

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments Ltd in Exeter seeks a Finance Manager (Healthcare) to join a Devon-based accountancy firm. You will manage a specialist medical team providing expert accounts, taxation, and business support to healthcare professionals and medical partnerships.

The role combines client interaction with team leadership, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to marketing and business development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge in accounts and tax.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership.
• Experience with medical or dental clients is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and progress of client portfolios, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare or review accounts, tax returns, and VAT returns.
• Manage client billing and assist with departmental planning.
• Support and train junior team members.
• Liaise with Partners on client issues and one-off projects.
• Build relationships with clients, providing high-quality, practical advice.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Client interaction

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Competitive Salary | Flexible Working | Exeter

An established Devon based accountancy firm are looking for a FinanceManager (Healthcare) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist Medical Team, providing expert accountancy, taxation, and business support to healthcare professionals, medical partnerships, and limited companies.

You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, oversee workflow within the department, and play a hands‑on role in mentoring junior colleagues. This is a role for someone who enjoys both client interaction and team leadership, and who wants to grow within a respected and expanding firm.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration and progress of client portfolios, ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare or review accounts, tax returns, and VAT returns
• Manage client billing and assist with departmental planning
• Support and train junior team members
• Liaise with Partners on client issues and one-off projects
• Build relationships with clients, providing high‑quality, practical advice
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge in accounts and tax
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading a team
• Organised, motivated, and commercially aware
• Experience working with clients in the medical or dental sectors is desirable but not essential

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary & package
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.