Finance Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to join their senior management team in Falmouth. This role is crucial for overseeing financial operations, including managing day-to-day finance activities, compliance, and leading a small finance team. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting expertise, preferably have an AAT qualification, and be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. This opportunity allows for making a significant impact in a respected and growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing finances for small or medium-sized businesses.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with AAT qualification or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, VAT returns, and forecasts.
• Oversee purchase ledger, payments, and credit control.
• Manage cash flow and generate forecasts.
• Support budgeting, audit, and financial planning.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, bankers, and HMRC.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Finance management

Technical accounting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Butler Rose is proud to be partnering with a thriving business based in the Falmouth area to recruit an experienced, hands‑on Finance Manager. This role could be either 4 or 5 days per week.

This role will be part of the senior management team and take ownership of all financial operations. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll ensure accurate reporting, effective financial control, and strategic insight to support the company's ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day finance operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, VAT returns, and forecasts.
• Oversee purchase ledger, payments, and credit control.
• Cash flow management and forecasts
• Support budgeting, audit, and financial planning.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, bankers and HMRC
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

About You

• Experienced in managing the finances of a small or medium sized business.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with AAT (minimum) qualification.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and proactive with excellent communication skills.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to make a real impact in a respected and growing organisation.

If you are interested in this Finance Manager role, please contact Gareth Dagger at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.