Full job descriptionAn established purpose driven organisation based in Brighouse is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its day-to-day finance function, reporting to the Finance Director.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for managing and developing a small team of junior finance staff, maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the smooth running of all transactional and management accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

*Manage, develop and oversee a junior finance team, allocating workloads, reviewing performance and supporting professional development.


*Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.


*Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, income collection, credit control, supplier payments and expenditure.


*Lead month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and balance sheet control accounts.


*Produce monthly management information, financial reports and variance analysis for the Finance Director and budget holders.


*Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, highlighting any financial risks or areas of concern.


*Maintain and improve financial systems, processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate procedures.


*Support year-end accounts preparation, external audit requirements and statutory compliance.


*Work closely with budget holders and wider management teams, providing financial guidance and ensuring adherence to financial procedures.


The Ideal Candidate:

*AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).


*Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or senior finance position.


*Strong all-round management accounting and transactional finance experience.


*Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.


*Good knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, budgeting and financial reporting.


*Confident using accounting systems and Excel.


*A hands-on, organised individual who can manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.


An excellent opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of a varied finance function within an established not-for-profit organisation, leading a junior team and working closely with the Finance Director.