Finance Manager

Jobs.co.uk; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Broad, hands-on role with real impact

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is recruiting a Finance Manager for a permanent, full-time post in Keynsham, offering £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, producing monthly management accounts and profit and loss reports while managing cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities also cover purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll and

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a finance function.
• Strong management accounts experience.
• Knowledge of cashflow forecasting, VAT and payroll.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers and credit control.
• Proficient in Excel and Xero.
• Commercially minded and able to work independently.
• Previous team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L reports.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations.
• Manage VAT returns, payroll and other financial compliance.
• Monitor working capital and debtor/creditor performance.
• Produce management information and KPIs.

Skills

Management accounts

Cashflow forecasting

Financial reporting

Payroll

VAT

Excel

Team leadership

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or experience

Financial analysis

Commercial awareness

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA/ACA (part-qualified)

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is recruiting a Finance Manager for a permanent, full-time post in Keynsham, offering £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, producing monthly management accounts and profit and loss reports while managing cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting. Responsibilities also cover purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll and compliance. Working closely with senior management, the postholder will supply accurate financial information, monitor working capital and debtor performance, and strengthen processes, controls and commercial decision‑making. Strong technical accounting skills, team supervision experience and a proactive approach are essential for this hands‑on position.

Finance Manager

Keynsham, Bristol

£40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

Full-time, Permanent

We’re recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for a growing business based in Keynsham. This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, management reporting and the finance team.

You’ll work closely with senior management, providing accurate financial information and helping to strengthen processes, controls and commercial decision‑making.

The role

• Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L reports
• Manage cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations
• Manage VAT returns, payroll and other financial compliance
• Monitor working capital, debtor and creditor performance
• Produce management information, KPIs and financial analysis
• Maintain strong financial controls and accurate accounting records
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting
• Manage and develop the finance team
• Support senior management with budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis

What We’re Looking For

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience
• Previous experience managing or leading a finance function
• Strong management accounts experience
• Good knowledge of cashflow forecasting, VAT and payroll
• Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience using Xero
• Commercially minded, organized and confident working independently
• Previous team management experience

What’s On Offer

• £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Professional development opportunities
• Broad, hands‑on role with the opportunity to make a real impact

If you’re an experienced Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Senior Accountant or Finance Lead looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Keynsham/Bristol area,