Average Finance Manager salary in the UK

Finance ManagerLocation: Newport (Hybrid working)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000Progression: Clear pathway to Head of Finance within 2 years Company: Robert Half is exclusively recruiting a Finance Manager for our client, a growing business based in Newport. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression, with a clear route to becoming Head of Finance within two years. Role Overview: As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance department across a wide range of financial and management functions. You will lead a small finance team, ensuring the department runs smoothly and meets all deadlines. This role is pivotal in providing financial leadership and insights to both the Finance Director and non-financial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: General Duties: Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring all financial records are consistently accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that both internal and external deadlines are met, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.Produce financial reports, specifically the management accounts.Supervise the month-end closing activities, ensuring all relevant journals for accruals and prepayments are posted accurately and on time.Conduct detailed analysis of financial data.Assist with the preparation of consolidated group reports.Take a lead on all audit processes, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with group requirements throughout the audit lifecycle.Manage all tax-related matters, including VAT returns, corporation tax in collaboration with advisors, and ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations.Deliver various ad hoc reports, to ensure the business complies with its statutory obligations.Provide additional support to the finance team when necessary, including tasks such as cash forecasting and profit and loss analysis. Offer guidance and development opportunities for team members, ensuring high performance and ongoing growth. Person Specification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Previous experience in manufacturingProven experience managing and leading a finance teamStrong knowledge of ERP platformsAdvanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Vlookups Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that offers both immediate responsibility and long-term growth potential. With a clear path to becoming Head of Finance within two years, this role is perfect for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress their career in a supportive and evolving business environment. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 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 Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire our client seeks a hands on Finance Manager who is qualified by experience or Part qualified accountant to join their team on a permanent and hybrid-working basis. This job would suit an accountant with at least 3 years' practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques, including accruals and prepayments. A fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of financial controls, processes and systems and ensure that these are in line with statutory requirements. With exciting plans for growth over the next 18 months it really is a fantastic opportunity. The successful individual will have an understanding of fixed assets and depreciation, with previous experience VAT. They must have excellent client facing and internal communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and the team. Job responsibilities: Assist the external accountant in the preparation of management accounts & year-end accounts.Assist the external accountant and Finance Director in the preparation of the annual budget and manage actual vs budget through all finance and accounting operations on an annual cycle.Preparing and posting month end journals for fixed assets, prepayments, accrualsOverseeing a small team with training and development as the business grows.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls,Manage all bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, raising and sending of invoices and monitoring and reconciling all balance sheet accounts to ensure financial reporting meets regulatory requirements.Manage the flow of money between the company, its suppliers and clients through the governance of financial policies and processes to ensure payments are received on time in support of the income budget.KPI reporting,Engage in discussions with the Managing Director to monitor and evaluate the company's financing options.Cost control analysis & expenses This is a great varied and challenging role for an ambitious Finance Manager with an exciting and growing business that can offer this opportunity. For more information about this role or any other Finance Manager jobs in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve

Finance Manager - Part Time or Full Time £60k FTE depending on experience 12 month FTC Berkhamsted - office based We are working exclusively with a well-regarded, company, with huge expansion plans over the coming years. Are you an experienced Finance Manager with previous experience in a similar role, ideally with experience in setting up new policies and procedures, and exposure to different industries. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautiful location, with fantastic development opportunities. The role is offered on a FTC for 12 months initially with the potential of becoming a permanent role. As Finance Manager you will be responsible for; Managing and implementing new financial policies and proceduresPreparing accurate monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Overseeing the budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash management strategies.Managing payroll, invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure timely transactions.Variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.Compliance with statutory accounting standards and tax regulations.Coordination with external auditors and accountants for annual audits and financial compliance.Provide financial analysis and support for investment decisions, including property acquisitions and capital improvements.Assisting in the development and monitoring of financial KPIs to drive performance improvements across the estate.Advise on financial planning and risk management. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. And, or a studying for a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or similar is highly desirable. Proven experience in a finance management role.Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, including GAAP.Proficiency in financial software and systems, as well as MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills.Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Independent worker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail. In return of your hard work, and loyalty, you will be offered: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Plus, discretionary annual bonusFlexible start and finish timesA fantastic working environment, with supportive employers and colleagues alike.Career development opportunities in a supportive environment. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to hear more about this great role, then please apply now for consideration.