Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the accounting function across a multi-company organisation. Managing a small finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting the company's continued growth & expansion. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits: * 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays and company closure days at Christmas. * Twice-yearly bonus scheme, with a performance-related bonus paid around June and a fixed bonus paid at Christmas. * Annual salary review, typically conducted in April. * Workplace pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment regulations. * Significant opportunity for progression and career development as the business continues to grow. Responsibilities: * Take overall responsibility for the accounting function, financial records, payroll, financial controls, and reporting across the business. * Lead month-end processes, producing management accounts, board reports, forecasting, analysis, and financial data to assess company performance and financial health. * Ensure all internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met, including year-end accounts, VAT returns, deferred VAT/import duty accounts, R&D tax claims, and Patent Box requirements where applicable. * Manage cash flow, ensuring payments and receipts are processed on time, and oversee purchase ledger activities in line with company policy. * Oversee sales ledger operations, including credit control, debt collection procedures, bonus and commission calculations, and monthly sales reporting. * Maintain multi-currency nominal ledgers, journal postings, fixed asset registers, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and depreciation journals. * Liaise with external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. * Work closely with operational departments to manage financial data flowing from Sage Manufacturing modules and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Requirements & Experience: * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience. * Minimum of 10 years' experience managing an accounts department or finance team. * Previous experience within a manufacturing environment. * Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance staff. * Proven ability to work in a hands-on finance role and meet strict deadlines. * Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and management accounting experience. * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. * Experience using Sage 200 Manufacturing is desirable but not essential. * Knowledge of R&D tax claims and Patent Box legislation would be advantageous. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted