Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant in Corwen

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Corwen is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee their accounts department. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include producing monthly accounts, financial analysis, and cost accounting. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a detail-oriented approach. Experience as a Senior Management Accountant is essential. Please note, this position is on-site, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Management Accountant with hands-on capability.
• Extensive experience producing accounts up to auditing standards monthly.
• Ability to analyse and interpret cost data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the small accounts team.
• Produce accounts up to auditing standards on a monthly basis.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis for decision-making.
• Manage month-end close process and financial controls.
• Oversee payroll and ensure accounting compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive improvements.

Skills

Senior Management Accounting

Cost Accounting Expertise

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in Accounting Software

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

You will be based full time from the rural offices in Corwen.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience).

This is a diversified, multi‑faced business spanning agriculture, hospitality, retail, and related services. They are seeking a hands‑on Senior Management Accountant to oversee and run their small accounts department, delivering high‑quality financial information and business insight across the portfolio.

The Role

• 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

• 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.

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

Sponsorship won't be offered for this role.

If you feel the above Finance Manager specification matches your professional background, click apply.