Finance Manager

Artis Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations focused on purchase ledger management. The ideal candidate will manage the full purchase ledger process, assist in month-end and year-end closings, and contribute to budgeting and cash flow management. Strong purchase ledger experience and AAT or ACCA/CIMA qualifications are essential. This role requires excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong purchase ledger experience with broader finance exposure.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase ledger process, including invoice processing.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Contribute to cash flow management, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Finance/accounting systems knowledge

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Manager to take ownership of our day to day finance operations. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on purchase ledger management, while also supporting wider finance responsibilities to ensure the function runs smoothly.

You will manage the full purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, and handling supplier queries, while ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date. The role also involves assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journals, as well as supporting the preparation of management accounts and reporting packs.

In addition, you will contribute to cash flow management, budgeting, and variance analysis, liaise with suppliers, auditors, and internal stakeholders as required, and identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls across the finance function.

The ideal candidate will have strong purchase ledger experience, ideally with broader exposure across finance. You should be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence in using Excel and finance/accounting systems are essential. You should be able to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing deadlines effectively.