Finance Manager

Clacton-on-Sea | £45,000 - £50,000 | Full-Time | Office-Based

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of core accounting and reporting activities while contributing to the continued development and improvement of the finance function.

This is a broad and varied position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing both technical financial reporting and day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting packs.


• Manage the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Maintain and monitor the fixed asset register.


• Support year-end reporting activities and the preparation of statutory accounts.


• Coordinate external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors.


• Review, enhance, and implement financial controls, processes, and reporting procedures.


• Oversee daily finance operations and provide support to the wider finance team.


• Ensure all reporting deadlines are achieved, delivering accurate and timely financial information.


• Provide financial analysis, insight, and support to senior leadership and key stakeholders.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A minimum of five years' accounting experience within a commercial or industry-based environment.


• Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE).


• Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts.


• A thorough understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.


• Experience supporting external audits and liaising effectively with auditors.


• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.


• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to add value beyond routine financial reporting.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.


• Permanent, full-time position.


• Office-based role located in Clacton-on-Sea.


• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior leadership team.


• Broad and autonomous role with genuine responsibility and influence.


• A chance to help shape and improve finance processes within a successful business.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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