Average Finance Manager salary in Buckinghamshire

Finance ManagerHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Hybrid 2-3 day in the office)Circa £65,000 - £75,000 (Depending on experience) + BonusWe're looking for a Finance Manager who enjoys getting into the detail of management accounts while leading and developing others. This is a great role for someone who wants to make their mark - improving processes, mentoring a small team, and helping shape how finance supports the wider business.The roleYou'll be responsible for producing accurate, timely management information and turning numbers into meaningful insight. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you'll ensure month-end runs smoothly, help automate routine tasks, and strengthen financial controls.Your work will directly support key business decisions, so curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to challenge the status quo will all be valued here.What you'll do* Lead the monthly management accounts process, including journals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.* Provide clear, insightful financial commentary to help leaders understand performance and drive improvements.* Support and guide junior team members, helping them grow their confidence and technical capability.* Identify and implement ways to streamline and automate reporting and financial processes.* Maintain robust financial controls and support audit and compliance activity.* Collaborate with finance business partners and other teams to deliver accurate and useful reporting.What we're looking for* Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) * Previous experience within a large corporate or group finance team * Proven experience in coaching or developing others - you enjoy seeing your team progress.* Confident handling all aspects of month-end and financial analysis.* Comfortable improving or automating processes to make finance work smarter.* A clear communicator who can translate financial results for non-finance audiences.* Proactive, collaborative, and eager to grow - there is plenty of opportunity for someone with potential who is ready for the next step.Why you'll enjoy it hereYou'll join a friendly, forward-thinking finance team where new ideas are encouraged and development is taken seriously. The business is well-established, but evolving fast - so there's plenty of opportunity to take ownership, make improvements, and shape your future career.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Our client is a well established and growing business with impressive offices in High Wycombe. They have a new permanent requirement in their accounts team for a Finance Manager.Reporting directly to the MD, typical duties will be to:Manage and oversee the financial operations of the business, including monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and intra-group transactions.Provide key financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.Lead the month-end close process, ensuring that all accounting records are accurate and deadlines are met.Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.Monitor cash flow and working capital, ensuring efficient cash management to include credit control and timely payments to suppliers.Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant financial reporting standards.Review and improve internal controls, systems, and processes to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT, payroll and sustainability.Manage the preparation of management reports for Managing Director (and Leadership Team where relevant).Develop and manage a small finance team, providing leadership and support as the company grows.The ideal candidate should be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven financial management experience within an SME to a supervisory level. You should possess strong management accounting and financial controls skills, be able to business partner, communicating well across all departments to non-finance staff. Being able to work to strict deadlines is key, as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team.On offer is a base salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and an enhanced benefits package. There is also a hybrid working arrangement and free onsite parking.

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an SME based in Didcot (Milton Park) to recruit a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will receive a salary of up to £50,000 along with other a benefit attractive benefits including some flexibility around hybrid working. This is a varied role and would suit an individual who doesn't mind getting stuck into a wide range of duties. Primary responsibilities; Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all postings (journals, accruals, prepayments, adjustments) are properly recorded.Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (e.g. accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany, prepayments).Oversee the process for internal finance queries from other departments, providing guidance, explanations, and resolution.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, VAT, and regulatory reporting (where applicable).Preparation and submission of VAT returns.Oversee supplier payment runs.Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.Assist in preparing quarterly and annual forecasts, reforecasts, and longer-term financial plans.Assist with the budget process (coordinate inputs, consolidate, challenge, and finalise).Assist with implementing process improvements, system upgrades, or automation in the finance function. Key experience and attributes; Minimum of 2 years experience of month end/management accountsAttention to detail and high level of accuracy.Hungry, Humble, Smart attitude - we are a team that works closely together.Ability to work independently, take ownership, and liaise effectively with non-finance colleagues.Excellent administrative and organisation skillsAble to adapt responsibilities and dutiesThe ability to cope with challenges and to find and present solutionsGood communication skills both internally & externallyA keen mindset to continue learning and developingMaintaining a professional manner and delivering a positive can-do attitudeSystems oriented with an attitude of continual improvement Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.