Finance Manager

Atkinson Moss; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in the UK is seeking a driven Financial/Accounts Payable Manager to enhance operations. You will lead finance automation, support ledger operations, and ensure compliance while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a relevant accounting qualification and has experience in financial reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in ledger management (AR/AP) and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Deliver process change initiatives and train across the organization.
• Oversee daily ledger operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity.

Skills

Process improvement

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Ledger management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder partnership

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Financial/Accounts Payable Manager to join our UK Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about process improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Driving automation and continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Delivering process change initiatives and training across the wider organisation.
• Partnering with stakeholders, both finance and non-finance, to provide insight and support.
• Supporting, training, and developing our AR and AP specialists.
• Overseeing daily ledger operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity.
• Monitoring KPIs, identifying improvements, and championing change.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for ledger queries and safeguarding ledger integrity.
• Leading weekly ledger review meetings and ensuring policy compliance.
• Supporting the Management Accounts team with timely and accurate compliance returns.
• Ensuring strong internal controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Working with external auditors, tax teams, and global finance colleagues.
• Preparing monthly financial reports and reviewing key statements and payment runs.
• Providing technical accounting support and financial analysis as needed.
• Staying up to date with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

You will be a Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls and have experience in ledger management (AR/AP) and financial reporting.