Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

ITSS Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager based in Corwen to lead a small accounts department. This hands-on role requires expertise in managing monthly accounts and conducting financial analysis to drive business insights. Candidates should have significant experience in accounting, strong communication skills, and be proactive in problem-solving. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing monthly accounts up to auditing standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret cost data effectively.
• Trustworthy and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the small accounts team.
• Produce accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis for decision-making.
• Manage month-end close process and financial controls.
• Oversee payroll and accounts payable/receivable.
• Collaborate with senior management for business insights.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Management Accountant

Cost accounting expertise

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant. This is a full-time role based in the rural offices in Corwen. Salary dependant on experience – 40,000 to 50,000.

This is a diversified, multi-faceted business spanning agriculture, hospitality, retail, and related services. The role is to hands-on lead the small accounts department, delivering high-quality financial information and business insight across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the small accounts team, ensuring accurate monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Produce accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and thorough reconciliations.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support informed decision-making across multiple portfolio facets.
• Manage the month-end close process, cost accounting activities, reconciliations, and robust financial controls.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure regulatory and accounting compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements in systems and controls.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide business insights and support strategic planning.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisers, and external stakeholders as required.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff where applicable.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant or equivalent, with hands-on, sleeves-up capability.
• Extensive experience producing accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis.
• Strong cost accounting expertise and the ability to analyse and interpret cost data effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and reporting.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to interact effectively with non-finance colleagues.
• Trustworthy, professional, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Willingness to be hands-on and contribute across the organisation as needed.

Location & Availability

You must be able to work on-site in Corwen and have your own transport to commute to the offices.

Other

Sponsorship won't be offered for this role.

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