Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Oxfordshire is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance team and ensure smooth financial operations. This role involves managing reporting activities, month-end processes, and financial controls. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or newly qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with strong Excel skills. You will also benefit from a flexible hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accruals and accounting principles.
• Experience with managing financial operations.
• Ability to handle month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small finance team.
• Manage reporting activities and financial controls.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

SAP

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About the Client
This well-established organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Oxfordshire-based team. With a strong market presence and a collaborative working environment, they are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey and challenges are opportunities for growth. This role offers hybrid working and excellent opportunities for professional development.

About the Job
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position is responsible for leading a small finance team and ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing reporting activities, month-end processes, and financial controls across the business.

Duties will include:

• Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments
• Authorising payroll, mileage claims, and additional payments
• Overseeing payment runs for payroll, suppliers, and expenses
• Supporting accounts receivable with credit control and insurance management
• Managing intercompany transactions and quarterly service charges
• Producing sales, margin, and overhead cost reports for senior stakeholders
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and related reconciliations
• Handling recurring month-end journals
• Supporting the implementation of the monthly customer rebate system
• Delegating tasks within accounts payable to ensure accurate and timely payments

About the Successful Applicant
You will be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA), with a solid grounding in accruals and accounting principles. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with SAP or similar systems is advantageous. You’ll be an effective communicator, confident in managing stakeholder expectations, and adept at leading and developing a team.

What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you’ll join a supportive organisation that values progression and encourages professional development. You’ll benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, a strong team culture, and the opportunity to take ownership in a broad, hands-on finance role.