Finance Manager | Wakefield | Salary - £50,000 plus benefits | hybrid working - 2 days in the office

Are you a qualified Management Accountant or Financial Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role? This role would be the perfect next step!

Our client is a well-established retail business they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting across its online operations.

The role sits in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and reports into senior leadership. You will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the business.

You will also manage and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

*Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year
*Lead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and controls
*Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
*Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning
*Oversee fulfilment and operational cost accounting
*Lead the half-yearly audit process
*Ensure VAT compliance and monitor key financial controls
*Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support decision-making
*Manage, develop and support a team of two
The person:

*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
*Confident in Excel and financial reporting
*Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
*Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach
*Experience of line management desirable
Salary and benefits:

*£50,000
*Hybrid working: 2 days office, 3 days remote
*Flexible working arrangements
*Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team
*Broad exposure across a growing business