Finance Manager ( Reduced hours! )

VanRath; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Newtownards seeks a Finance Manager to lead the finance team, prepare management accounts, and analyze financial data. The role offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Accountant with proven experience in managing an accounts team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression

Flexible hours - OPTION OF 3.5 / 4 DAY WEEK

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing accounts from trial balance through to balance sheet.
• Experience of coordinating or managing a busy accounts department or team of at least 3 people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Departmental cost analysis.
• Develop and document streamlined financial processes and controls.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Manager - Newtownards - Scaling Law Firm

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with an innovative scaling Legal firm with multiple sites in Greater Belfast to recruit a commercially astute Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role within the business to lead the finance team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Sit as part of the leadership team
• Career progression
• Flexible hours - OPTION OF 3.5 / 4 DAY WEEK

The Role

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Departmental cost analysis.
• Recruitment cost analysis.
• Develop and document streamlined financial processes and controls.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Train and mentor team members, supporting their professional development. Create cultural change in the accounts department.
• Help advise on future team structure and capability.

The Person

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience in preparing accounts from trial balance through to balance sheet.
• Experience of coordinating or managing a busy accounts department or team of at least 3 people.
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in accounting software

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Finance job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact ADRIAN HARRISON for a confidential chat today.