Finance Manager

Artemis Human Capital; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a commercially minded Accountant to oversee daily financial operations. The role encompasses the preparation of management accounts and compliance management, alongside duties that drive operational improvements. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in navigating financial operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in budget planning and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience in delivering system or process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and oversee month-end processes.
• Manage compliance for VAT, payroll, and statutory reporting.
• Lead operational improvements including system upgrades.

Skills

Financial operations understanding

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Artemis Human Capital are working with a client who are on the lookout for a commercially minded and hands-on Accountant to oversee daily financial operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role combines finance responsibilities with operational improvement initiatives, offering exposure to strategic decision-making in a private equity-backed business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, oversee month-end processes, and manage compliance for VAT, payroll, and statutory reporting


• Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring accuracy in accounting records and reporting


• Support budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and financial planning activities


• Lead operational improvements including system upgrades, procurement optimisation, and project cost tracking


• Collaborate across departments to enhance workflow efficiency and build data-driven performance reporting

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.


• Solid understanding of finance operations in an SME or growing business environment.


• Proven experience delivering systems or process improvements.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commercial mindset.


• Proficiency accounting software and financial reporting tools.

Tagged as: ACA, ACCA, CIMA