About this role
Hampshire
Hybrid - ideally 3 days per week in the office
Permanent
An opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and effective financial controls.
Working alongside the Director of Finance and Management Accountant, you will take ownership of month-end reporting, financial processes and team development within a varied role covering P&L, balance sheet and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial operations, policies and procedures.
- Manage month-end close, including general ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and manage revenue recognition and intercompany reconciliations.
- Support monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
- Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity.
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings and quarterly VAT returns.
- Drive improvements to financial systems, controls and processes.
- Provide financial guidance to stakeholders and ensure accounting compliance.
- Support and develop the finance team.
- Manage grant and R&D claims alongside Group Tax and support annual audits.
Key Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified.
- Strong understanding of VAT and financial reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing financial processes and competing priorities.
Desirable
- ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification/finalist status, with relevant PQE. Other relevant accountancy qualifications will also be considered.
- Manufacturing or engineering experience.
- Knowledge of Syspro ERP and UK R&D tax legislation.
- Experience within a growing business operating across products and services.
Interested?
Please send your CV to Chrissie at DCS Recruitment or email