Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Wakefield | Salary - £50,000 plus benefits | hybrid working - 2 days in the office Are you a qualified Management Accountant or Financial Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role? This role would be the perfect next step!  Our client is a well-established retail business they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting across its online operations. The role sits in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and reports into senior leadership. You will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the business. You will also manage and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year Lead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and controls Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning Oversee fulfilment and operational cost accounting Lead the half-yearly audit process Ensure VAT compliance and monitor key financial controls Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support decision-making Manage, develop and support a team of two The person: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail Confident in Excel and financial reporting Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach Experience of line management desirable Salary and benefits: £50,000 Hybrid working: 2 days office, 3 days remote Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team Broad exposure across a growing business