Finance Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; Honiton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager near Honiton to oversee day-to-day finance in a successful business. This is a hands-on role suitable for those seeking broader responsibilities without management duties. Key tasks include managing accounts, cashflow, and VAT returns. Ideal candidates have experience in a finance role, are studying or qualified in AAT/ACCA/CIMA, and are comfortable with accounting software. The position is office-based with flexible hours offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SME finance or accounts role.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Organised, reliable, and keen to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate day-to-day finance including sales and purchase ledger.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Experience in a finance or accounts role

Comfortable working across different areas of finance

Good understanding of bookkeeping and management accounts

Confident with accounting software and Excel

Education

Studying AAT / ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience

Job description

Finance Manager - nr Honiton

£32,000 - £35,000

Permanent, full time.

We're a looking for a hands‑on finance all‑rounder to look after the day‑to‑day finance of a fast paced and successful business. This role is ideal for someone at Assistant Accountant or Accounts Manager position who wants broader responsibility and can communicate with customers and peers confidently.

There is no line management - the focus is on keeping finance running smoothly and producing accurate reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with and prepare monthly management accounts
• Maintain accurate day‑to‑day finance including:
• Sales and purchase ledger
• Invoicing, credit control, and bank reconciliations
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Help manage cashflow and working capital
• Prepare VAT returns
• Support year‑end and work with external accountants
• Provide basic financial analysis and reporting for management
• Help improve finance processes as the business grows

About You

• Experience in a finance or accounts role within an SME
• Comfortable working across different areas of finance
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and management accounts
• Studying AAT / ACCA / CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Confident with accounting software and Excel.
• Organised, reliable, and keen to learn and develop

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety, ownership, and progression in a growing business, without the pressure of managing a team. This role is based onsite and flexibility can be offered on hours for the right individual. If this sounds of interested then please apply with a full and relevant CV to Debbie at Butler Rose on [e-mail].

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.