17 Finance Manager jobs in Bristol

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: Dependant on experience

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday

Benefits:

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Festive Break: Save 3-4 days for a well-deserved Christmas shutdown, ensuring you can fully enjoy the festive season with your loved ones.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from critical illness cover, death in service protection, and company sick pay, providing you and your family with peace of mind.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Take advantage of the cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a greener commute.
• Attractive Pension Plan: Secure your future with the pension plan, where the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 2%.

About Our Client:
Join an esteemed manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. Our client is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities:
As the Finance Manager, you will:

• Oversee financial reporting and analysis, preparing insightful statements and budgets.
• Develop and manage financial budgets while forecasting future trends.
• Create long-term business plans and strategies to minimise financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement robust internal controls.
• Lead the finance department, mentoring and supervising a team of finance professionals.
• Present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and keep abreast of technological advancements in accounting.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret financial data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in team management and motivation.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate financial challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles, including experience with HMRC and Companies House.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Relevant experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating progressive responsibility.

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Familiarity with manufacturing financial operations.
• Experience in process optimisation and improvement initiatives.
• Additional qualifications in financial management or related disciplines.

How to apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to our client's success, we would love to hear from you!

To apply for this role, please do so online or email your CV to (url removed). If you would like to speak to a member of the team before applying, please call Debbie on (phone number removed).

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This position is ideal for someone with experience in legal finance and a solid understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules. The role involves supervising a small, friendly team and handling a variety of finance-related tasks in a dynamic office environment.

• Resolving accounts queries

• Reconciling client accounts

• Processing staff expenses

• Maintaining and posting direct debits and standing orders

• Managing client monies

• Posting daily bank statements

• Inputting volume TT's and BACS payments

• Handling transfers between client and office accounts as per SAR guidelines

• Bill posting

• Checking completion packs and processing related payments

• Performing daily banking, including issuing cheques and payments

• Assisting with the purchase ledger

• Processing and receiving card payments

• Monitoring and reporting on client account balances

• Addressing staff queries regarding ledgers

• Managing telephone queries

• Undertaking admin and filing tasks

• Preparing and reporting monthly financial information to the management team, including attending board meetings if required

• Liaison with external accountants to ensure compliance and completion of accounts

• Ensuring timely and efficient processing of monthly payroll

• Supervising and developing a team of legal cashiers

• • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)

  • Company sick pay

  • Christmas Closure

  • Company pension

  • Onsite parking

  • Staff social events

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Manager

Location: Cwmbran

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000

Monday to Friday

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our clients friendly Accounts Team based in Cwmbran. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a background in legal finance, a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and a passion for leading and developing a team.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with a small team, you'll handle a variety of finance and supervisory tasks, including:

• Managing day-to-day accounts operations and resolving accounts queries
• Reconciling client accounts and ensuring SAR compliance
• Processing staff expenses, direct debits, standing orders, and daily banking
• Posting bills, handling volume completion packs, and processing payments (including TTs and BACS)
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and managing card payments
• Monitoring and reporting on client balances and handling staff ledger queries
• Admin duties such as filing and responding to phone queries

As a supervisor, you'll also:

• Prepare monthly financial reports for Partners and Management, and attend board meetings if needed
• Liaise with external accountants to ensure compliance and timely completion of accounts
• Oversee monthly payroll
• Support, supervise, and develop a team of legal cashiers

Requirements

• Experience supervising a small team, ideally within a legal finance environment
• Strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Confident using case management systems and Excel (or similar software) to generate financial reports
• A client-focused, solutions-driven approach with excellent communication skills

If you're looking for a varied finance role in a supportive environment with real opportunities to contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Supervisor to join our busy Accounts Team based in Cwmbran.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in legal finance and a thorough understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) . The ideal candidate will also have experience in supervising and developing a small team within a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Working as part of a small, friendly team, your role will include (but is not limited to):

• Handling accounts queries
• Reconciling client accounts
• Processing staff expenses
• Maintaining and posting direct debits & standing orders
• Managing incoming client monies
• Daily bank statement postings
• Inputting high volumes of TT and BACS payments
• Handling client-to-office account transfers in line with SAR
• Bill posting and completion pack processing
• Managing daily banking including issuing cheques and payments
• Supporting and updating the purchase ledger
• Processing and receiving card payments
• Monitoring and reporting client balances
• Addressing staff queries regarding ledgers
• Responding to telephone queries and managing administrative tasks

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly financial reports for Partners/Management
• Attending board meetings as required
• Liaising with external accountants to ensure timely compliance
• Overseeing payroll processing
• Supervising and mentoring a team of legal cashiers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supervising a finance team, ideally within a legal environment
• A strong working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Familiarity with legal case management systems
• Excellent communication skills and a strong drive to provide outstanding service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

This is a full-time, office-based role offering a supportive work environment, the opportunity to take on real responsibility, and the chance to make a significant impact in a well-established organisation.

Finance Manager - Maternity Cover
Tewkesbury | £55,000 (pro rata) | 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time | Office-based (occasional flexibility available)

An established and values-driven organisation in Tewkesbury is seeking a qualified Finance Manager (QBE or CIMA or ACCA) to provide maternity cover on a 6-9 month contract. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a not-for-profit o.

Interim Finance Manager (12-Month FTC)
Bristol (Hybrid working)
From 50,000

We're working with a well-established Bristol-based organisation looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is a key role supporting the senior leadership team through a period of change and growth.

• Managing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

• Producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts

• Supporting month-end and year-end processes

• Business partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation

• Leading on process improvement and ensuring strong financial controls

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role

• Confident working in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Strong Excel and systems skills

• Available at short notice or immediately

• From 50,000

• Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)

• Supportive team environment and hands-on role with real impact

Rebate Finance Manager – Newly Created Role

Cwmbran

£38,000 – £5,000 (DOE)

Hybrid working available after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)

Are you ready to step into a pivotal finance leadership role that will shape the future of rebate governance within a fast-growing manufacturing business?

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK and Ireland. Following a period of exceptional growth, they’re now creating a brand-new role within their commercial finance team and they’re looking for an experienced Rebate Finance Manager to make it their own.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a team, drive process improvements, and take ownership of rebate compliance across the entire organisation.

If you’re a detail-driven accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience in rebates, this could be your perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of rebate compliance – ensuring all agreements are properly approved, documented, and aligned with commercial terms.
li>Leading monthly and quarterly reporting and reconciliations, delivering clear insights to the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership team.
• Dealing with rebate accruals and payments.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Credit Control, and other key teams to ensure accuracy and alignment on all rebate-related matters.
• Supporting internal and external audits, maintaining a clear audit trail and driving best-in-class governance.
• Identifying and delivering process improvements, automation, and systems upgrades to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Managing and mentoring a team of 4 – 8 analysts and administrators, promoting development and high performance.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid background in rebate management, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Confident working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced in Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.).
• A strong communicator who thrives in a cross-functional role with senior stakeholder interaction.
• Proven leadership experience, someone who brings out the best in a team.

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate rebate accruals and payments
• Strong compliance and audit scores
• Fewer manual errors and faster issue resolution
• Team engagement, clarity, and development

What’s in It for You?

< i>A competitive salary up to £45,000 (depending n experience) li>Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home (after 6 months) < i>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) – with increases based on service < i>Health cash plan, company pension, and supportive team environment
• A chance to truly make your mark in a newly created role with room to grow

Ready to take the lead in a business-critical area and influence key commercial decisions?

Apply now and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation.

Role - Regional Finance Manager
Salary - 60,000 - 65,000 + Car Allowance & Bonus
Location - Cardiff/Bristol
Hybrid - 3/4 days in the office

Hamilton Woods are working with a leading FMCG business looking for an experienced Regional Finance Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a regional network, playing a pivotal part in strategic financial planning and operational decision-making across the region.

The successful Regional Finance Manager will work closely with Branch Managers, Regional Directors, and the Head of Finance to drive commercial performance and identify areas of risk and opportunity within their region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Branch Managers and Regional Directors to provide financial insight and challenge
• Deliver accurate reporting: budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and performance packs
• Identify risks, spot opportunities, and influence decision-making
• Analyse margins, monitor new business, and drive cost improvements
• Ensure strong financial controls, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc strategic projects

Role Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or fresh produce
• Confident communicator who can influence non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

If you're commercially driven, detail-focused, and ready to make an impact as a Regional Finance Manager, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed)