Finance Manager

Location: Greater Belfast

Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Flexible Office Hours

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum plus bonus

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A well-established and growing organisation is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to support continued expansion and development. This is a newly created role following recent investment and growth, offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day finance function, manage a small finance team, and ensure high-quality financial reporting, robust financial controls, and efficient financial processes. The role will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and optimising financial performance across the business.

Given the organisation's growth plans, this position offers broad exposure, strong professional development, and genuine scope for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee all transactional finance functions across the business and associated entities

2. Manage working capital and cashflow effectively

3. Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in line with reporting deadlines

4. Maintain an effective credit control function

5. Optimise the functionality and efficiencies of a new accounting system (Sage Intacct)

6. Support the Finance Director in developing reporting and insights using Sage Intacct and Power BI

7. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax returns and payments

8. Prepare audit files and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit

9. Maintain a strong framework and culture of financial control

10. Undertake other finance-related duties as required

Essential Criteria

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong IT skills, with advanced Excel capability

Ability to organise, prioritise, and meet deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Desirable Criteria

Experience with Sage accounting software and Power BI

Experience supporting or delivering major systems implementation projects

Familiarity with Opera, Accura, or similar systems

Key Skills

Strong accounting and financial analysis skills

Confident communicator

Experience managing and developing a small team

Flexible, collaborative, and supportive of wider business deadlines

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance-related bonus

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension scheme and death-in-service benefit

On-site car parking

Equal Opportunities

Right to Work in the UK

Please note, this employer cannot offer sponsorship. Only applicants with a permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

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