Finance Manager

KD Recruitment; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Finance Manager for a growing SME in Scarborough. The role includes ownership of financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants or experienced finance professionals with strong SME backgrounds. Key tools include Xero and QuickBooks. The position offers a supportive team culture and the opportunity to shape the finance strategy of the business.

Benefits

On-site parking

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to shape finance strategy

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or experience in finance.
• Strong background in SME finance.
• Ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and analyze P&L and cash flow forecasts.
• Evaluate investments and cost-saving opportunities.
• Supervise a team member.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Understanding of cash flow

Proficiency in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks

Detail-oriented and proactive mindset

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager seeking a high-impact role in a growing, multi-division SME based in the Scarborough area? Do you have a background in property, manufacturing, engineering, or other operational sectors? This opportunity offers autonomy, commercial responsibility, and a genuine voice at leadership level.

We are excited to be working exclusively with a business that operates across diverse revenue. Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting for a skilled and strategic Finance Manager to lead and evolve their finance function.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant or experienced finance professional looking for their next senior challenge in a commercially driven SME environment.

What the Finance Manager job involves

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, budgeting, and reporting
• Prepare and analyse P&L, variances, and cash flow forecasts
• Oversee VAT returns, PAYE, bank reconciliations, and liaise with external accountants
• Evaluate investments, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier contracts
• Support long-term growth through insightful financial planning and analysis
• Supervise of a team member and support wider business operations

This is a hands-on role that demands strong financial control and the ability to work both strategically and operationally.

Skills required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by experience with strong SME experience.
• Excellent understanding of cash flow, multi-revenue models, and seasonal income
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar accounting platforms
• Strong eye for detail with a proactive, adaptable mindset and the confidence to work independently and influence decision-making

Other information

• Full Time Monday to Friday
• On-site parking
• Supportive and relaxed team culture
• Opportunity to shape and lead the finance strategy in a progressive SME
• Due to the location, driving licence and your own transport is required.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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