Interim Finance Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in finance is seeking a Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Preston. The candidate should be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical accounting and extensive systems skills, specifically in MS Excel. An immediate start is available, with the potential for a longer-term role. This position offers a salary up to £60k, 22 days annual leave, and bank holidays.

Benefits

Office based role

Salary up to £60k

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be residing in the UK currently.
• Have UK based experience.
• Have full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts.
• Group consolidation support.
• VAT returns.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Providing support and mentoring to ledger teams.
• Ad hoc support as needed.

Skills

Strong technical accounting capabilities

Extensive systems skills

MS Excel

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a large and successful business in Preston who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager on a fixed term contract of 6 months. This privately owned, award winning business has been operating for 150+ years and are regarded as an employer of choice in the local area.

An immediate start is available and there is potential of a longer‑term or permanent role after the initial 6 months for the successful candidate.

Key Benefits and Reward:

• Office based role, hours typically 8:30am-5pm and a 4pm finish each Friday
• Salary up to £60k DOE
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Your New Role as Finance Manager:

• Preparation of management accounts
• Group consolidation support
• VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Providing support and mentoring to ledger teams as required
• Ad hoc support as needed

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical accounting capabilities and extensive systems skills (MS Excel specifically). With a hands‑on and forward‑thinking approach, you will provide support across many areas as required to assist the team and add value to the finance function.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.