Finance Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Milton Keynes
🕒 Contract: Full-time, 6-month FTC
💰 Salary: £50,000- £65,000
About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident overseeing both transactional finance and financial reporting functions. You'll manage a small team, ensure robust financial controls are maintained, and play a key role in accurate and timely reporting to both group and statutory authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial accounts.
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Deliver high-quality profit and loss and balance sheet reporting, aligned with group standards.
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Ensure accurate group reporting and contribute to quarter-end reporting packs.
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Manage all tax-related submissions, including interim corporation tax payments and instalments.
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Submit all required statutory returns and payments (e.g. VAT, confirmation statements) in a timely and compliant manner.
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Lead the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, approving invoices and maintaining oversight of the ledger.
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Maintain and enhance financial controls, including segregation of duties, balance sheet reconciliations, and disbursement approvals.
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Manage a team of three direct reports, providing support, development, and performance oversight.
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Support the business with ad hoc financial requirements as needed.
What We're Looking For:
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Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience.
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Strong technical finance knowledge with hands-on experience in financial reporting and control.
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Previous experience managing a finance team or function.
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Strong understanding of UK statutory requirements (VAT, corporation tax, etc.).
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High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.
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Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
