Finance Manager
9 days ago
Houghton-Le-Spring
The Opportunity:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a growing North East-based services business operating across multiple entities. Following a recent restructure, this newly created role offers significant responsibility, visibility and autonomy, combining operational finance leadership, statutory compliance and systems improvement within a business investing in future growth and efficiency.Main Duties/Responsibilities:\n\n • Lead and develop the transactional finance team\n, • Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll activities\n, • Ensure timely completion of VAT, CIS and other statutory obligations\n, • Support and co-ordinate external audits across multiple entities\n, • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls\n, • Act as finance lead for ERP and systems-related initiatives\n, • Support automation and technology-led efficiency improvements\n, • Assist with financial due diligence and acquisition integration activity\n, • Partner with operational stakeholders across the wider business\nYou Will Be/Have:\n\n, • Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant\n, • Strong technical accounting and compliance knowledge\n, • Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff\n, • Exposure to audit, VAT and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Systems-savvy with a process improvement mindset\n, • Commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment\n, • A hands-on, collaborative and pragmatic approach\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\nBenefits:\n\n, • Salary c. £60,000 + benefits\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Genuine opportunity for progression and professional development\n, • Exposure to business growth and future acquisition activity\n