Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Kendal is seeking a Finance Manager who will oversee management accounting, financial reporting, and compliance tasks. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and will take a lead role in audit processes. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and includes a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead audit processes and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Lead the month-end close process including journals and reconciliations.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors during audits.
• Evaluate current finance processes and recommend improvements.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Axon Moore are excited to be supporting a well-established business in Kendal to recruit a new Finance Manager. This role is paying a competitive salary of up to £65,000 with a flexible hybrid working arrangement on offer.

Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful analysis.
• Lead the month-end close process, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare consolidated reports as required by the Finance Director.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Support preparation of cashflow forecasts and short-to-medium-term financial planning.

Audit, Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Act as primary liaison with external auditors during annual audit processes.
• Assist with preparation of year-end statutory accounts, including technical analysis and working papers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (FRS102) and governance frameworks.
• Support the FD with tax and VAT queries, including partial exemption issues where applicable.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Build strong relationships with department managers.
• Support teams in understanding financial performance, cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to drive profitability and improve financial decision-making.
• Support budget owners in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Finance Process Improvement

• Evaluate current finance processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and reporting quality.
• Assist in system improvements or upgrades within the finance function.
• Promote a continuous‑improvement mindset within the team.

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston.