Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
The Opportunity
We're working with a £67m turnover business to appoint a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance and lead the day-to-day finance function. This role is well-suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented qualified accountant who enjoys a transactional and operational finance environment, combined with team leadership and business partnering.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable processes
- Manage month-end close activities and ensure accuracy across the nominal ledger
- Oversee payroll submissions, employee benefits, and statutory requirements (including P11Ds)
- Take ownership of the debtor book and ensure credit/payment terms are correctly maintained
- Financial Reporting & Control
- Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and analysis packs
- Ensure strong internal controls and reconciliation of all control accounts
- Submit VAT returns, statutory surveys, and maintain compliance with reporting requirements
- Support banking covenant reporting and external audits
- Business Partnering & Operational Support
- Partner with production and maintenance teams to review performance and identify improvements
- Contribute to operational and strategic decision-making through timely financial insight
- Process Improvement
- Identify and implement efficiencies across systems, processes, and reporting (including Sage usage)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
- Audit & Compliance
- Manage the annual audit process and ensure full regulatory compliance
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with minimum 3 years' PQE
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role, including team management
- Strong technical and systems skills (particularly Sage and Excel)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to business partner across departments
- Analytical, detail-focused, and proactive in delivering improvements
Additional Information
- Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Girvan office
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Retained assignment, ensuring a focused and streamlined recruitment process
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