Finance Manager

Cathedral Appointments; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant multi-entity group in Westbury seeks a Finance Manager to lead finance operations. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to shape finance functions and work closely with the leadership team. Initially office-based, it transitions to hybrid/remote work post-onboarding, supporting a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Casual dress code

Company events

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in finance management across multiple entities.
• Experience with outsourced finance providers.
• Ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Skills

Financial operations management

Strong understanding of UK VAT

Strategic thinking

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Up to £50k DOE | Remote after onboarding | Bristol

Our client is a fast-growing, multi-entity group headquartered in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. They're a vibrant, entrepreneurial business entering an exciting growth phase. The team is close-knit (6-7 in the office), with a down-to-earth, banter-filled culture, and their leadership team brings deep finance expertise. As the business continues to scale, they're now seeking their first dedicated Finance Manager to take the reins of group-wide finance operations.

The Role:

This is a hands-on Finance Manager position with real scope for impact. Initially based at the Westbury office, the role will transition to remote working once the postholder is embedded in the business. You'll work alongside the leadership team, overseeing the finance function across multiple entities and liaising with external accountancy partners.

Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Own day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and VAT submissions across all group businesses
• Collaborate with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and timely processing
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with insight-led analysis
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning to support ongoing growth

Requirements of the Finance Manager:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with 5+ years' experience
• Background in managing finances across multiple entities and working with outsourced providers
• Strong understanding of UK VAT, payroll, and compliance processes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance detail and big-picture thinking

Benefits:

• Up to £50,000 salary depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Casual dress code, company events, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
• Hybrid/remote working post-onboarding
• On-site parking and a genuinely fun, relaxed team culture

This is a brilliant opportunity to shape and lead a growing finance function from the ground up. If you're ready to step into a visible, group-wide finance role within a supportive and entrepreneurial team.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruiter: Matt Wicks

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