Interim Finance Manager

Kinetic Software; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and analysis. This role involves managing financial processes and ensuring timely reporting to statutory authorities. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant or part-qualified with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Benefits include 25 days holiday, enhanced pension contributions, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid wellbeing days

Enhanced pension contributions

Performance-related bonus scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant, finalist or part-qualified (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong Excel skills – pivot table, complex formula such as match index.
• Important attention to detail and precision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional and financial reporting processes.
• Manage production of timely and accurate monthly financial accounts.
• Timely submission of all relevant company returns and payments.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

Hard worker

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Part-qualified or QBE with relevant experience

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £55,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

Here’s what you need to know about Kinetic

The Kinetic Group is a collection of high‑growth companies comprising Kinetic UK, Kinetic US, Celcat and Bullet Solutions, which together have annual revenues of £21m this year. Our group is growing significantly – with 15% per annum organic growth in addition to acquisitive growth, which has seen us grow at over 40% year on year. We’re owned by Constellation Software Inc., one of the largest software groups in the world, which provides fantastic opportunities for benchmarking, sharing best practice and learning.

The culture at Kinetic Group is one of innovation, passion, drive and fun where everyone pulls together to deliver outstanding value, growth and profit.

Kinetic (the largest individual entity in the Kinetic Group) is the UK’s leading supplier of event‑management and student‑accommodation software to the higher education sector. It comprises a team of circa 120 people in the UK and US and generates annual revenues of around £16m.

At Kinetic Group, we constantly strive to find high‑caliber people and provide all the tools and support to allow them to develop and flourish both personally and professionally. We are looking for bright and dynamic individuals who can bring energy and enthusiasm to a demanding role for a rapidly growing and successful group of companies.

We support personal development and build on individual strengths, providing options for career progression across our business. Our core values are Empowerment, Community, Innovation and Evolution.

What will I be bringing to life in this role?

This role is for a talented individual who can be relied upon as a trusted pair of hands to the Chief Financial Officer. You will hold responsibility for accurate and timely reporting and analysis including month end, quarter end and year‑end. We are looking for a reliable individual, who can be trusted and treat deadlines as paramount.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee transactional and financial reporting processes
• Management of the production of timely and accurate monthly financial accounts including posting of standard month‑end journals, all profit and loss and balance sheet accounts as well as quarter‑end reporting
• Timely, accurate and high‑quality group reporting as per standardised group reports
• Review interim Corp Tax instalments and payments
• Accurate and timely submission of all relevant company returns and payments to statutory authorities such as: confirmation statements, statutory accounts, PAYE, VAT, PSA and P11D reporting
• Management of AR and AP function including approval of accounts payable invoices and accounts receivable invoices
• Maintain adequately robust financial controls and systems, including and not limited to, upholding segregation of duties, approval for cash disbursement and balance sheet reconciliation
• Management of 3 Finance Assistants
• Ad‑hoc requirements as needed

What will I need to hit the ground running?

• Fully qualified accountant, finalist or part‑qualified (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA); QBE will be considered with extensive relevant experience
• Fast learner and a hard worker who can ride a strong learning curve
• Strong Excel skills – pivot table, complex formula such as match index, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines efficiently and produce high‑quality work

What extras will make me thrive?

At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – with extra days the longer you’re with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle‑to‑work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform – from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people‑first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance‑related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials – from team get‑togethers to all‑company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
• The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad – network with other talent

We’ve created a welcoming office environment, with well‑stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck‑shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Kinetic is an equal‑opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.