Finance Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join an established finance team in Saxmundham, United Kingdom. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a small team, and providing vital financial insights to senior leadership. Candidates should possess qualifications in finance and strong management accounts experience. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or equivalent); fully qualified accountant desirable.
• Strong background in finance, with experience of payroll, VAT, and HMRC returns.
• Proven track record in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow and debtor analysis.
• Oversee payroll, VAT, HMRC, and pension returns.
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts preparation.
• Provide financial insight, variance analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Strong background in finance

Excellent IT skills with strong Microsoft Office knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to explain financial detail in a wider business context

Flexible and detail-focused

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Fully qualified accountant desirable

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Finance Manager into their established finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys a broad and varied role, working closely with senior leadership to provide key financial insights. The successful Finance Manager will also lead a small team, driving process improvements and ensuring strong financial controls across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow and debtor analysis
• Oversee payroll, VAT, HMRC, and pension returns
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts preparation
• Provide financial insight, variance analysis, and recommendations to senior management
• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, pension providers, banks, and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and controls across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualified (or equivalent); fully qualified accountant desirable
• Strong background in finance, with experience of payroll, VAT, and HMRC returns
• Proven track record in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent IT skills with strong Microsoft Office knowledge
• Ability to explain financial detail in a wider business context
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels
• Flexible, detail-focused and able to work on your own initiative
• Experience within the charity or public sector would be highly desirable

Salary offered is dependent on experience