Permanent Finance Manager needed 35hrs per week + hybrid working + starting salary of up to £40k

Slightly reduced hours may be possible for a suitably experienced candidate A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established, mission-driven organisation. This is a varied and hands-on role working closely with the Head of Finance, playing a key part in ensuring the accurate financial management, reporting, and ongoing financial health of the organisation and its associated entities.This role would suit a proactive, detail-driven finance professional who enjoys both operational and strategic involvement, and who thrives in a supportive, collaborative team environment.The RoleWorking alongside the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day control, reconciliation, and reporting of financial activity across the organisation. You'll oversee key financial processes, support management accounting, maintain high-quality financial controls, and ensure accurate reporting across multiple systems and related bodies.Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing and reviewing reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Overseeing aged debtors and creditors, and ensuring effective debt controls
• Producing accurate management accounts using standardised reporting formats
• Creating, running, and analysing custom SAGE reports
• Developing and updating dashboards to support budget holders
• Managing day-to-day accounting for a charitable trust using Xero
• Providing oversight and management accounting for subsidiary/related activities
• Reconciling and reporting on all balance sheet control accounts
• Completing VAT reporting
• Maintaining payroll records (with payroll delivered by an outsourced provider)
• Supporting senior leaders with financial planning and analysis
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative culture within the finance team
• Working flexibly to meet deadlines during peak periods

About YouWe are looking for an adaptable, analytical individual who can balance detailed transactional work with broader oversight and reporting responsibilities.You will bring:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) although QBE candidates will be considered
• Strong working knowledge of different software packages with SAGE Intacct, Xero, Excel, and Office 365 desirable
• Experience reconciling bank accounts and income/expenditure to forecasts
• A solid understanding of financial controls and best-practice procedures
• The ability to gather, interpret, and manipulate data to produce large import spreadsheets (approx. 3,000 invoices per import)
• Excellent communication skills - respectful, supportive, and methodical
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to differing timescales
• A flexible mindset and willingness to support colleagues

Why Apply?This is a brilliant chance to join a talented and supportive finance team, contribute directly to the organisation's strategic aims, and enjoy a role that offers both variety and impact. You'll work in an environment that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.If you have the experience outlined, please apply online to be considered,