Finance Manager

Finance Manager

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail oriented Finance Manager to support our Finance Director within a fast paced finance team. This is a hands on role involving both management and financial accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and weekly KPIs, while also supporting a range of wider finance team activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with year end audit processes, annual budgeting, and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Prepare month end management accounts, including accruals and prepayments, and investigate variances against budget.

• Reconcile control accounts and assist with other audit preparation tasks.

• Review and submit monthly VAT returns.

• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reports.

• Provide financial support and guidance to non-finance managers and budget holders.

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll (managing a team of three).

• Provide holiday cover across various finance department roles as required.

• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes, and procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Strong, relevant experience in a finance role, ideally gained in practice or within an SME environment.

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification (or part-qualified) is advantageous but not essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including pivot tables and data analysis).

• Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.

• Curious and analytical mindset with a drive to improve processes.

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

• High level of honesty, integrity, and attention to detail.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for accountancy and a desire to make a difference in the fresh produce sector, we encourage you to apply, alternatively, contact Angus on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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