Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Your tasks

Finance Business Partner We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to provide hands-on financial support across a portfolio of small businesses.

This is a varied role suited to a finance professional who enjoys working within an SME environment and is comfortable balancing both day-to-day financial responsibilities and strategic business support. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities, and providing clear financial insights to support decision-making.

• Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting activities across multiple businesses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting data within Xero.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Monitor cash flow and support short and medium-term cash flow forecasting.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide practical financial insight and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
• Liaise with external accountants, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support VAT returns and year-end financial processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting, and processes.
• Provide payroll support where required.
• Assist with additional finance and commercial projects across the business portfolio.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Solid understanding of cash flow management, reconciliations, and accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting multiple entities, business units, or SMEs.
• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Desirable

• Payroll experience.
• Experience working within a group structure or multi-company environment.
• Accounting qualification or part-qualification, although strong relevant experience will also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate You will be a hands-on finance professional who enjoys being involved in both the detail and the bigger picture. Equally comfortable working within the accounting system as you are partnering with management, you will be able to translate financial data into meaningful business insights and contribute to informed commercial decision-making.

This opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment and enjoys working closely with business owners and stakeholders to drive performance and support growth.

Other

Full-time | Office-based