Hands-On Finance Manager — SME, Office-Based

Abbeygate Search Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeygate Search Ltd in Hertfordshire is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead a small finance team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the finance function.

You'll report to the senior leadership team, own the month-end close, enhance reporting and controls, and provide reliable financial information while driving improvements across processes. This is an SME role with visibility and a practical, no-nonsense approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small finance team and managing day-to-day accounting.
• Strong month-end close and management reporting knowledge.
• Solid understanding of cash flow, working capital and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small finance team.
• Own month-end close and associated deadlines.
• Produce and improve management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Oversee core transactional finance activity.
• Ensure financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Run and oversee payroll processes.
• Provide financial analysis to leadership and drive process improvements.
• Support wider projects as the business grows.

Skills

Finance management

Team leadership

Month-end close

Cash flow

Payroll processing

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Abbeygate Search Ltd in Hertfordshire is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead a small finance team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the finance function.

You'll report to the senior leadership team, own the month-end close, enhance reporting and controls, and provide reliable financial information while driving improvements across processes. This is an SME role with visibility and a practical, no-nonsense approach.