Finance Manager

The Finance Manager position in Kidlington involves leading the Accounting team and managing end-to-end operations. This permanent role focuses on monthly close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and producing precise financial accounts. You will act as the primary audit liaison, preparing data for reporting and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. The role supports continuous improvement and strengthens controls within the finance function. Salary is negotiable. The working pattern is full-time. Key skills include leadership, audit preparation, and statutory account finalisation. This role brings clarity to complex numbers while shaping processes for accurate, timely reporting. If you re a finance leader who enjoys shaping processes, strengthening controls and bringing clarity to complex numbers, we d like to hear from you.

Our Client In Kidlington, Oxfordshire is hiring a Finance Manager to oversee end-to-end finance operations, lead the Accounting team and ensure timely, accurate reporting-while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

What you ll be doing:

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including monthly close routines and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce accurate, timely monthly financial accounts and support the preparation of data for reporting
• Lead audit preparation, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and overseeing all audits
• Ensure statutory accounts comply with UK GAAP andamp; IFRS and finalise statutory accounts in line with regulatory requirements
• Prepare the deferred tax pack for Group accounting annually and corporation tax packs for tax advisors
• Ensure VAT returns/payments and other statutory reports (including ONS surveys) are delivered by specified deadlines
• Work with other departments on customs tariffs, import VAT and duty
• Maintain key finance records including the banking database and bank mandates, and Companies House data for annual returns/director appointments
• Manage and develop an Accounting department of four people, with a strong customer focus
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, cash collection and Accounts Payable activities, including payments
• Oversee payroll processing and associated reporting (sub-contracted to Airbus)
• Define and uphold financial controls, ensuring compliance and continuously improving financial systems, processes and procedures
• Liaise with IT on accounting software and financial system issues
• Support treasury and management reporting

What you ll bring:

• Essential: Detailed knowledge of SAP and FRS102
• Professional, trustworthy approach with the ability to define priorities and lead a team
• Strong communication skills across different audiences, with a positive, self-starter mindset
• Clear accountability for deadlines, accuracy and controls
• Appreciation for continuous improvement-turning findings into practical process upgrades

Additional information:

• Essential: Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA
• Subject to National Security Vetting: candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance (typically requires living in the UK for the last five years)
• All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check
• Must meet Export Compliance Regulations and hold the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship available)

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the Retirement Fund. Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP
• Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Personal Accident Insurance and Travel Insurance

Ready to lead from the front and make an impact£