Finance Manager

Finance Manager- Doncaster 

My client is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead and oversee the efficient operation of our accounting and finance systems. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will take ownership of month-end processes, deliver accurate financial reporting, and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 5 trainee accountants.

• Manage the preparation and oversight of monthly management accounts.

• Deliver weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting.

• Ensure accuracy of high-volume purchase and sales ledger functions.

• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

• Prepare statutory reports including income statements, balance sheets, VAT compliance, FCA and ONS returns.

• Present financial information to directors and senior stakeholders.

• Monitor and improve financial information systems, recommending enhancements.

• Support change initiatives and contribute to ad hoc project work.

• Attend monthly management meetings and lead regular team agenda sessions.

Experience & qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT Level 3/4 (desirable).

• Previous experience in financial services (desirable).

• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Sage (desirable).

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Package & benefits

• Salary: up to 50k  (depending on experience).

• Performance-related bonus: 10–15% of salary (after 6-month probation, paid quarterly). Equates to 55- 57k 

• Long-service benefits (pension enhancements, travel insurance, subsidised meals, car allowance, healthcare, weekend break).

• 20–25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Free off-site parking.

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

• Study support may be offered following successful probation (subject to performance and ambition).

Additional information

• This is a full-time, office-based role (hybrid/remote not available).

• Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30 with 1-hour lunch). Additional hours may be required at month-end.

•  Candidates should be comfortable working in a predominantly office-based environment.

• Pre-approved holidays for 2025 will need to be agreed in advance.

• Christmas rota: skeleton staffing in place, with the expectation of working every other year (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day off).

• Appointment subject to DBS check and signing of a non-disclosure agreement (as required for all senior leaders and finance staff).