Finance Manager

Finance Manager Are you a skilled accountant with a passion for driving financial excellence? Join our client and play a key role in shaping the future of their finance team! Location: Hybrid Working – Home Based/Princes Risborough (4 days per month on site) Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Fixed Term initially 6 months, with potential to become permanent Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week This professional membership organization and registered charity, reinvest their surplus to benefit their members and the profession. They offer education, develop qualifications, conduct research, provide knowledge resources, and host events to share best practices. The Role: We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead treasury management, finance processes, and controls improvement.
• Produce monthly management and annual reports and accounts.
• Provide a high-quality, customer-focused finance service.
• Oversee the association’s general insurance portfolio, VAT management, and banking relationship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities relating to company accounts, including annual reports and detailed financial interpretations.
• Handle complex accounting, tax, treasury issues, and process improvements.
• Refer policy and significant process changes to the Director of Corporate Services.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent).
• Experience in managing a small team and preparing management and year-end financial accounts.
• Skilled in developing monthly reporting packs for budget owners and senior managers.
• Ability to resolve complex accounting problems and propose tactical financial solutions.
• Experience in preparing VAT returns, ideally including partial exemption.

Skills:

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with staff, business managers, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and management ability.
• Advanced PC skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook proficiency.

Join a community that’s friendly, caring, and committed to the highest standards. You’ll find an open and fair culture where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect. They champion diversity and inclusion, working in a collaborative environment that’s thoughtful, considerate, and positive. Ready to make a difference and challenge the status quo? Apply now!