We are working with our client, a growing, dynamic business currently turning over approximately £9m, with ambitious plans to double in size to £18m over the next 12 months. The company operates in a fast-paced environment and is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to strengthen financial control, improve reporting, and support ongoing growth.

This is a pivotal, broad role for a commercially aware Finance Manager who enjoys being close to the numbers and driving process improvement. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while partnering closely with the MD and wider leadership team to provide clear insight into performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day finance, including sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement improved financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in routine tasks.
• Working with external Accountants
• Reporting to the MD
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes, liaising with external accountants and auditors.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions and business growth.
• Review and streamline invoicing, job costing, and project profitability tracking.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, VAT, PAYE, and company policies.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified or QBE accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical grounding with an appetite for hands-on involvement.
• Proven experience in an SME or owner-managed business environment.
• Commercially focused, proactive, and comfortable driving change.
• Excellent systems skills (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) and confident with Excel reporting.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident working directly with senior stakeholders.