Finance Manager

Do you love the Countryside? Would you like to bring your dog to work? Our client is a progressive SME based near Alton, Hampshire. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and contribute to their growth and sustainability efforts. As the Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team, managing the entire finance function and delivering valuable insights and reporting to support the business. This role is ideal for an accomplished accountant ready to step up and take ownership of financial management, reporting, and team leadership. What will the Finance Manager role involve? Manage month-end accounts, cash flow forecasting, and VAT returns. Oversee payroll and ensure precise financial accounting. Handle payments, insurance, and prepare external accountant reports for statutory accounts. Lead and support the accounts team, ensuring accurate reporting and process improvements. Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience. Strong technical accounting, advanced Excel, and proficiency in accounting software (Xero experience is a plus). Background in payroll, team management, and process implementation. Team-oriented, adaptable, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager: Generous pension. Supportive team. Beautiful work environment. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications.  Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received