Finance Manager

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in Newtownards to oversee financial operations and support budgeting in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in process improvements and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with benefits like a pension fund and paid holidays.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Parking

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of finance operations in an SME or growing business.
• Proven experience delivering systems or process improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and oversee month-end processes.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Lead operational improvements and system upgrades.
• Collaborate to enhance workflow efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Finance operations understanding

Process improvement

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

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

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager – Newtownards — £45,000 - £55,000

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.

Key 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 and project cost tracking
• Collaborate across departments to enhance workflow efficiency and build data-driven performance reporting

The Person

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

For more information contact Chris at Artemis Human Capital.

Benefits

• Pension Fund
• Parking
• Paid Holidays