Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Wakefield | Salary - £50,000 plus benefits | hybrid working - 2 days in the office

Are you a qualified Management Accountant or Financial Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role? This role would be the perfect next step! 

Our client is a well-established retail business they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting across its online operations.

The role sits in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and reports into senior leadership. You will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the business.

You will also manage and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year
Lead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and controls
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning
Oversee fulfilment and operational cost accounting
Lead the half-yearly audit process
Ensure VAT compliance and monitor key financial controls
Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support decision-making
Manage, develop and support a team of two
The person:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident in Excel and financial reporting
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach
Experience of line management desirable
Salary and benefits:

£50,000
Hybrid working: 2 days office, 3 days remote
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team
Broad exposure across a growing business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed