Finance Manager
Location: Exeter / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £45k DOE

About the Organisation
We’re supporting a well-established and steadily growing UK business that’s investing in the development of its finance function. Known for its supportive culture, collaborative working environment and long-term stability, the organisation offers a genuine opportunity to step into a hands-on Finance Manager role where you can take ownership, influence processes and add real value. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a background in management accounts and is ready to take on broader responsibility within a growing business.

The Role
This is a varied and hands-on Finance Manager position with responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business while supporting monthly reporting, forecasting and transactional processes. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, taking ownership of core ledgers, reconciliations, reporting and compliance across multiple entities.
The role suits someone detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, who enjoys being involved across both transactional and month-end finance in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Sales Ledger Oversight
• Oversee processing of invoices, payments and credit notes
• Maintain accurate supplier and customer records and ensure ledger integrity
• Supervise payment runs and ensure adherence to approval processes

Banking, Cash Flow & Reconciliations
• Review and manage bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across multiple accounts

Management Accounts & Month-End
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple business entities
• Post and review journals including accruals, prepayments and adjustments
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end
• Support budgeting & forecasting for multiple business entities

VAT, Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements for multiple businesses
• Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external accountants
• Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns

What We’re Looking For

Essential:
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Assistant Management Accountant or Senior Assistant Accountant role
• Experience supporting management accounts, reconciliations and month-end processes
• AAT qualified

Desirable:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience of Payroll or CIS would be an advantage
• ACCA or CIMA qualification or part qualification

Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll join a friendly, down-to-earth team where your contribution is highly visible and valued. This role offers genuine responsibility, hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to step into a Finance Manager position with real ownership while still remaining hands-on. As the business continues to grow, you’ll have the chance to broaden your experience across reporting, management accounts and team support in a stable and supportive environment, making the opportunity your own.