Accountant, Financial Manager

Overview

Role:
Finance Manager to join a collaborative finance team. Open to individuals who are fully or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with a strong interest in financial management and business performance. If part-qualified, candidates must be aiming to finish their qualification and become fully qualified.

As Finance Manager, you will ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly management accounts, management accounts analysis, and reporting across the business. You will have oversight of proposals and costing of projects and how these align with the strategic aims of the business.

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Analyse and report on the monthly P&L and other financial reports.
• Provide financial reporting across different areas of the business.
• Translate financial performance into meaningful insights, KPIs, and targets.
• Support budget planning and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and support compliance with tax requirements and regulatory changes.
• Manage initiatives such as R&D tax credits and government schemes.
• Play a key role in capital expenditure projects.
• Support the year-end audit process.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements across finance processes and controls.
• Informally mentor and support apprentice accountants.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to strengthen its impact across the business.

• Commercially aware – able to see the bigger picture and link finance and commercial processes.
• Analytical and detail-oriented – comfortable working with complex data and drawing out clear insights.
• Proactive and forward-thinking – takes initiative, keeps up to date with tax/regulatory changes, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Strong communicator – able to translate financial information into clear, practical insights for finance and non-finance colleagues alike.
• Collaborative team player – enjoys working with a diverse team and values sharing knowledge and skills.
• Supportive mentor – willing to guide and encourage junior team members, such as apprentices.
• Adaptable and resilient – flexible in responding to business needs, deadlines, and regulatory changes.
• Integrity and accountability – committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and ethical practice.
• Problem-solver – solutions-focused and able to drive process improvements.
• Organised and efficient – capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results on time.

• Strong experience in accounting platforms such as Xero.
• 3+ years experience in a finance role.
• A degree or equivalent experience in business or accounting.
• Newly qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Experience in VAT or other tax returns (desirable).
• Experience in R&D, Innovate UK and other government funded schemes or initiatives (desirable).
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets, with experience using other Microsoft Office software.

• Work related training courses as required
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments including fresh fruit
• Access to Bike to Work Scheme
• Secure bike storage and shower facilities

Please send your CV and covering letter to  Find out more about us at

Successful applicants will be required to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.