Finance Manager

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First Move from Practice into Industry? This Could Be the One.
Are you a fully qualified accountant currently working in practice and ready to make your first (or second) move into industry? If so, keep reading...
Our client is an entrepreneurial, fast-moving business with a diverse portfolio of companies. They are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on accountant to take ownership of key finance processes and reporting.
Working Pattern
Initially, youll attend the office once per week. Over time, this will transition to predominantly remote working, with approximately one office visit per month.
The Role: This is a hands-on position with ownership of the month-end close and management information (MI), alongside oversight of an overseas Accounts Payable function. Youll ensure accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting, while driving continuous improvements across systems, controls and governance.
Key Responsibilities Own and manage the month-end close timetable, including journals, reconciliations and reporting deadlines
Produce and take full ownership of the monthly MI pack (P&L), delivering clear, insightful commentary on key movements and performance drivers
Review and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and provisions
Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust and regular reconciliations
Manage and coordinate an offshore Accounts Payable team or outsourced provider, ensuring:
Accurate invoice processing
Supplier reconciliations
Effective aged creditor management
Drive continuous improvement across finance and AP processes, including automation and strengthened controls
Support audit readiness and respond to external audit queries
Build strong relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders, leading MI reviews and financial discussions
About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Trained in practice and seeking your first or second move into industry
Strong background in month-end close and management reporting
Solid understanding of double-entry accounting, journals and balance sheet control
Proven experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting
Working knowledge of Power BI, with the ability to interpret dashboards and financial insights
Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership
If youre looking for a role where you can genuinely own the numbers, influence decision-making and help shape finance processes within an ambitious and growing group this could be an excellent next step.

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Location:
Woking
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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