Finance Manager

Isca Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Head Office Exeter

Job summary

Isca Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for a 12‑month fixed-term contract in Exeter. The role leads a small finance team, oversees month-end, prepares management accounts and supports budgeting, forecasting and compliance.

Hybrid working available with 1–2 days at Exeter Head Office. ACA/ACCA or equivalent is preferred; experience with VAT, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification (preferred).
• Recent experience including month-end and management accounting, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, producing management information and cost centre reporting.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Experience managing VAT returns and wider financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the organisation.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
• Payroll and pension administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within the charity sector would also be welcomed, although this is not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Manage the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Produce monthly cost centre reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting.
• Ensure VAT and HMRC compliance.
• Coordinate annual statutory audit processes.
• Support preparation of statutory accounts.
• Complete and submit ONS surveys and other regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Work with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders providing financial insight.
• Support ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills

Month-end close

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Cost centre reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

VAT compliance

Audit support

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Payroll administration

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and purpose-led organisation based in Exeter on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a varied and hands‑on management role where you will lead a small finance team and play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, compliance and financial control across the organisation.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee a small finance team and be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, whilst supporting the wider organisation with timely and accurate financial information.

Finance Manager - The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team.
• Managing the month‑end close process.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts.
• Producing monthly cost centre reporting and variance analysis.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting activities.
• Ensuring compliance with VAT and other HMRC requirements.
• Coordinating the annual statutory audit process.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Completion and submission of ONS surveys and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintaining and improving finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with budget holders and non‑finance stakeholders, providing financial insight and guidance.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Finance Manager - The Rewards

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000pa depending on experience and qualifications.
• 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri
• Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week at the Exeter Head Office.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive organisation.
• Varied and interesting role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with immediate impact and visibility across the business.

Finance Manager - The Person

This role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and taking ownership of a broad range of management accounting, compliance and team leadership responsibilities.

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification (preferred)
• Recent experience including month‑end and management accounting, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, producing management information and cost centre reporting.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Experience managing VAT returns and wider financial compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the organisation.
• A proactive, organised and hands‑on approach.
• Payroll and pension administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within the charity sector would also be welcomed, although this is not a prerequisite.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a rewarding position within a well‑established organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution from day one.

Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.