Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of daily finance operations. The role includes overseeing accounts payable/receivable, leading budgeting cycles, and managing tax compliance. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a proactive be organizational skills and strong Excel knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary between £45,000-£50,000 and hybrid working arrangements, fostering a supportive and ambitious environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for strategic influence

Qualifications

• Experience in finance management within a creative or professional services environment.
• Comfortable presenting insights to senior leaders.
• Highly organized and proactive in approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Produce monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Finance management

Analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively working with an award-winning communication business in Reading, Berkshire. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
• Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Manage VAT submissions, tax compliance and financial governance
• Review and support the drafting of commercial agreements with clients and suppliers
• Partner with senior teams to support commercial decisions and performance

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services
• Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user
• Analytical, commercially minded and comfortable presenting insight to senior leaders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach

Benefits

• Full ownership of the finance function with strategic influence
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting and processes for growth
• Hybrid working model – 4 days in office, 1 remote
• Competitive salary £45,000-£50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Supportive, creative and ambitious working environment

We look forward to hearing from you if you are ready to drive financial excellence and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a dynamic communications agency.

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