Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking a qualified Finance Manager for our established client in Hounslow. You will take ownership of financial accounting, oversee reporting, controls and compliance, and ensure month-end and year-end processes are delivered on time.

Leading a team of three Financial Accountants, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and support audit activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge.
• Experience in month-end/year-end, statutory accounts and audits.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP) and multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and accurate financial reporting within deadlines.
• Review journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions to ensure accuracy.
• Lead and develop a team of three Financial Accountants.
• Coordinate audits and act as primary finance contact for auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

People management

Audit coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Hounslow
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation looking to strengthen its Finance team with the appointment of an experienced Finance Manager. They cultivate a supportive working environment where professional development is valued, alongside collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a key financial accounting function. Managing a team of three Financial Accountants, you will oversee financial reporting, controls and compliance while ensuring month-end and year-end activities are delivered accurately and to deadline.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation, combining strong technical accounting expertise with effective people management and a focus on improving processes.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of the month-end close and ensuring financial reporting is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Reviewing key accounting entries, including journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Maintaining oversight of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring discrepancies are investigated and addressed.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes and shorten reporting cycles.
• Coordinating year-end accounting activities and supporting the production of statutory accounts.
• Managing requirements arising from both internal and external audits.
• Acting as a key Finance contact for auditors on financial accounting matters.
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of three Financial Accountants.
• Reviewing the team's output to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and providing financial expertise when required.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge. You will have experience managing month-end and year-end processes, statutory accounts and audits, alongside proven people management skills. Exposure to complex or multi-entity environments, ERP systems such as SAP, and finance transformation or automation would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a collaborative Finance team in a role offering significant responsibility across financial accounting, reporting and controls. The position provides the opportunity to lead and develop a team, work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and play an active role in improving finance processes and ways of working.