913 Senior Finance Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a thriving business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, which is recruiting a Finance Manager due to continuous growth. They are looking for someone to work on a part-time basis for 24-30 hours for a full-time salary equivalent of up to 35,000. This role would suit someone confident in taking sole responsibility for transactional finance within a business.

This Part Time Finance Manger role is an excellent opportunity for anyone with the appropriate skills looking for reduced hours. This newly created role will enable you to take ownership of key functions within a brilliant business, while working alongside an excellent team.

What will you be doing?

• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing purchase ledger BACS runs for approval, working within the cashflow restrictions set by group function.
• Working with the sales team to resolve invoice queries.
• Managing sales ledger tasks to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Carrying out credit control responsibilities, including feeding weekly cashflow figures to group function.
• Ensuring strict month-end cut-offs are achieved for both purchase ledger and sales ledger reporting.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns in line with statutory requirements.
• Producing weekly profit and loss reports and ad hoc financial reports.
• Liaising with colleagues across the business, including group finance and directors, to support effective financial processes.

What skills are we looking for?

• Strong background in transactional finance, with experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and manage month-end and VAT responsibilities.
• Confident liaising with senior stakeholders, including directors and group finance teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to support and collaborate across departments.
• Experience using Sage50 (desirable)

What's on offer?

• Flexible hours.
• A newly created role you can make your own.

Apply now to avoid disappointment, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We are working exclusively with a growing SME who are seeking a hands-on and strategic finance professional to take ownership of their accounting and finance function, during an exciting period of growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative business, where your financial insight and guidance will play a crucial role in shaping future growth, where you will be able to genuinely add value.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, from daily transactional activities through to strategic planning and financial analysis. You will ensure robust financial controls are in place, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide strategic input to support senior decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Taking full ownership of the accounting function, including balance sheet reconciliations and gross margin analysis.
• Managing payroll (outsourced), VAT returns, cash flow, and supplier/customer payments.
• Preparing financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide performance reporting and financial guidance.
• Supporting business strategy with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially astute finance professional who thrives in an SME environment. You’ll be confident in both hands-on accounting and providing strategic financial leadership.

Key requirements include:

• Formally qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and finance in a leadership role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience within the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Must live within a commutable distance from Huntingdon, as this role will be site based for 3 days per week.

Why Apply?

This is a key role within a collaborative and transparent team culture. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, contribute to company strategy, and work closely with the senior leadership team to drive sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Generous salary between £50k - £60k + Benefits depending on Experience, plus other benefits including hybrid working, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension

Apply today or contact Kul Mahal at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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Finance Manager (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Telford

Up to £65,000

Seymour John is working in partnership with a leading organisation to recruit a Finance Manager on a six-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function for a growing business operating across multiple business units.

The Opportunity

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the UK & Ireland sales operations finance team, ensuring robust financial control and insightful analysis that supports key business decisions. You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations, developing policies and processes, and driving continuous improvement across reporting, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the finance function of the UK sales operation.
li>Lead the finance team to deliver accurate and timely month-end close and management accounts.
• Ownership of the UK balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and accounting judgements are robust.
• Analyse variances between forecast and actuals, providing meaningful commentary on business performance.
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Support and lead on internal and external audits.
• Partner with business unit managers, providing financial insights, ROI calculations, and input on commercial terms (pricing, credit limits, stage payments, and payment terms).

Principal Areas of Responsibility

• Monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Calculation of provisions and allocation of shared costs
• Financial risk management, including customer terms and credit limits
• Supplier payments and monthly payroll
• Inventory and cycle counts, including management of obsolete stock
• Budget preparation and monthly forecasting across business units
• VAT returns and compliance
• Internal and external audits
• Line management of one direct report

About You

We are looking for a finance professional with proven experience in leading finance operations within a complex business environment. You will have excellent analytical skills, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to influence and support decision-makers at all levels. Leadership and team development will be central to your success in this role.

For further information about this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.

My client is a manufacturing organisation based in Dewsbury. They are recruiting this role on a permanent basis which will play a pivotal part in the growth journey they are on and you will ensure the finance function runs efficiently and effectively.

As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, providing variance analysis and commentary on performance, maintenance of the fixed asset register, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with the year end audit, develop, implement and maintain financial processes and controls, complete budgeting and forecasting, monitor cash flow and be part of the senior management meetings to provide insight and assist with strategic decisions.

This role will suit a qualified accountant who has experience leading finance functions and has worked in a manufacturing organisation. The salary on offer is paying up to £55,000 dependant on experience with an attractive benefits package that includes a bonus and hybrid working.

We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Manager, who is ideally fully CIMA or ACCA qualified, to join and manage the finance team of the company.

The role is hybrid but you will be expected to travel to the Head Office in Central Bedfordshire once or twice a week.

Salary: market competitive

Benefits: pension
healthcare
hybrid working
33 days holiday inc Bank Holidays plus Christmas and NY off
parking
plus lots more!

Days/ Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Key Duties:

• Month end close, balance sheet reconciliation
• Cashflow forecasting
• Intercompany review and reconciliation
• Year end audit
• Transactional processing analysis, support and review

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

• Production of monthly and quarterly cashflow forecast and any variance commentary.
• Review, approve and post revenue journals.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation, amortisation journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and variance analysis.
• Calculate monthly revenue accruals and liaise with account managers to minimize unbilled revenue.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT return / Sales tax analysis. Reconciliations with general ledger, ensuring transactions processed are compliant with VAT / Sales tax rules.
• Provide timely guidance to code invoices and expenses prior to processing.
• Prepare information and schedules for company and group auditors.
• Implement financial policies and assist with continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Participating in projects to drive change and any ad hc duties where required.

Essentials to Have and Be as a Finance Manager
A good analytical aptitude with great attention to detail, accurate, and target oriented to ensure deadlines
Ability to work independently and self motivate
Takes Accountability for results and understand the impact of decisions
A supportive and motivational manager and team player that demonstrates approach-ability and listens well to others
Knowledge of Billing and Collections
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience of completing month end close routine
ACCA or CIMA qualified with proof
4 yrs plus experience at Finance Manager level
Proven team leader experience
Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis



This is truly a very credible and professionalcompany with a great engaged team who are looking for a like-mindedFinance Manager to join them, so if this is you, please send your CV to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review.

If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasionbut thank you for your application and we wish you well in your search.

Finance Manager

Permanent

Central Manchester

45,000 - 50,000 per annum
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

I am currently recruiting for a fast growing SME in Central Manchester who are seeking a hardworking and dedicated qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this hands-on role is key to the day-to-day financial operations of the business. You'll be a trusted member of the finance team, contributing to month-end processes, forecasting, and ensuring financial accuracy across key areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings
• Assist with cash flow and treasury management
• Support the forecasting and budgeting cycle
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure financial information is delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Drive improvements in processes and internal controls

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and qualifications

• Qualified - either ACCA/ ACA
• Previous experience working within a similar role
• Excellent excel skills and experience working on Xero would be advantageous
• Hardworking and proactive attitude

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary of 45,000 - 50,000 per annum
• 37.5-hour working week with flexibility to work from home (minimum 3 days in the office per week)
• Central Manchester office location with great transport links
• Opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive team environment
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and I will be in touch if your application has been successful.

• Leading all finance operations for a £4- turnover business
• Monthly reporting to the Group CFO
• Partnering with senior managers to control budgets and drive cost savings
• Preparing financial analysis and business cases to support strategic decisions (including acquisitions)
• Presenting financial insights to influence board-level discussions
• Ensuring strong internal controls and compliance across finance processes

• Finance leadership experience within engineering, manufacturing, or service-led businesses
• CIMA qualification (part or fully qualified)
• The ability to present financial data with confidence and influence senior managers
• Solid experience in reporting, analysis, and hands-on financial management

• Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions or preparing business cases
• Worked in an international group reporting environment

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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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