Corby
Finance Manager - No 1 role in SME UK head office, Corby - c£50,000 \n Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Group CFO in Sweden, you'll take ownership of the UK finance function, oversee the Finance Assistant and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes and supporting strategic business decisions. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where they can make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Financial Controller role. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting.\n, • Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.\n, • Manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Oversee VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.\n, • Manage sales and purchase ledgers, intercompany transactions and reconciliations.\n, • Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis.\n, • Support business growth through process improvements and stronger financial controls.\n, • Manage and develop the Finance Assistant.\n, • Partner with UK leadership and the Group Finance team on strategic finance projects.\n\n About You \n We're looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, looks for improving processes and working closely with the wider business. You'll ideally have: \n\n • AAT qualified, Qualified by Experience, or studying towards/qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.\n, • Previous experience producing management accounts in an industry environment.\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software such as Sage 50.\n, • Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills.\n, • A positive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE\n, • Potential study support\n, • Clear career progression towards Financial Controller\n, • The opportunity to influence and improve a growing finance function\n, • Supportive, collaborative team culture\n, • A stable, international business with ambitious growth plans\n\n Apply \n If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting, retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting. \n