Finance Manager: Lead Finance, Client-Facing & SME Growth

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Office-based role

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in South Wales is seeking a Finance Manager for a hands-on SME environment within the property sector. You will oversee the finance function, manage a small team and support client-facing financial activities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role combines traditional finance duties with regular interaction with clients and external stakeholders, offering variety and visibility across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountants will be considered.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance staff.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience improving systems, controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly expenditure reports and management information.
• Produce annual budgets for a portfolio of clients.
• Compile year-end accounts information for external accountants.
• Attend client meetings and report on financial matters.
• Prepare and issue statements and financial reports.
• Manage arrears and oversee credit control activities.
• Prepare and file Companies House Confirmation Statements.
• Act as Company Secretary where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and financial controls.
• Liaise with auditors and external advisers.
• Maintain and develop finance systems and processes.
• Lead, support and develop two Accounts Assistants.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Process improvement

Education

Qualified/Part-qualified by experience

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in South Wales is seeking a Finance Manager for a hands-on SME environment within the property sector. You will oversee the finance function, manage a small team and support client-facing financial activities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role combines traditional finance duties with regular interaction with clients and external stakeholders, offering variety and visibility across the business.