Finance Manager / Management Accountant

AWD online; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Chester seeks an experienced Finance Manager / Management Accountant. You will lead financial planning and budgeting, utilizing Xero for reporting and compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills and a recognized accounting qualification. This position offers a salary between £45,000 to £50,000 per annum with the flexibility to work remotely, although you must reside in North Wales or North West England to meet in the office regularly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
• Advanced user of Xero with strong management accounting knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, cashflow monitoring, and long-term planning.
• Produce management accounts, variance analysis, and performance insights.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and coach non-financial managers.

Skills

Strong budgeting skills

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Xero expertise

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Finance Manager / Management Accountant

An excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager / Management Accountant with strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, Xero expertise and data analysis skills to support effective financial governance and organisational growth.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Senior Accountant

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

Location: You can work remotely from home. But must live in the North Wales or North West England region as you will be required to visit the Head Office in Llandudno, Conwy, Wales regularly.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Please note: Candidates must have a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Finance Manager / Management Accountant who can lead forecasting, financial modelling and analysis to drive informed decision‑making across the organisation.

As a Finance Manager / Management Accountant you will support budgeting cycles, develop financial insights and strengthen financial control to enhance operational and strategic performance.

The Finance Manager / Management Accountant will also improve financial systems, support automation, ensure compliance and provide clear, data‑driven reporting to stakeholders.

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Duties

• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead forecasting, cashflow monitoring and long‑term planning
• Financial Modelling: Support financial models for bids, contracts and partnerships
• Management Reporting: Produce management accounts, variance analysis and performance insights
• Compliance and Audit: Maintain audit readiness and alignment with funder requirements
• Systems Development: Strengthen finance systems and integrations including Xero and CRM
• Data and Automation: Implement dashboards and reporting tools to enhance performance visibility
• Budgeting Support: Manage the annual budgeting process and coach non‑financial managers
• Performance Monitoring: Track budgets and provide actionable financial advice
• Operational Oversight: Oversee reconciliations, AP/AR processes, VAT, payroll checks and reporting
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Promote collaboration, accountability and process improvement

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Proven experience of financial planning, reporting and compliance
• Advanced user of Xero with strong management accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• A background in education, training or skills sectors
• Previous experience with public funding streams such as ESFA, DfE or Welsh Government

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14122