Finance Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Berkhamsted; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Manager
£50,000 - £53,000
West Herts/Bucks Border
Hybrid (4 days office)

This isn't just another Finance Manager role. It's a chance to step into a key leadership position in an organisation that delivers meaningful, local impact every day.

The environment is fast-paced but warm and collaborative - you'll be part of a committed team who genuinely care about the people they support and the work they do. Reporting into an experienced and supportive Finance Director, you'll take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations and lead a small, capable team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading, coaching and developing a small finance team and volunteers
2. Managing month-end and year-end processes, including audit prep and liaison with external auditors
3. Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance and acting as main contact with HMRC
4. Overseeing cashflow and short-term investments
5. Supporting the monthly payroll process alongside the People team
6. Collaborating closely with fundraising and trading teams to ensure accurate integration of financial data
7. Managing accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and restricted funds
8. Acting as the main point of contact for banking, systems and finance process queries
9. Reviewing and improving internal controls and financial procedures
10. Ensuring the finance function remains compliant, robust and audit-ready

We're looking for someone who is:

1. Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
2. Experienced in leading a finance team and owning the full month/year-end process
3. Confident with systems (Sage Intacct experience a bonus) and has strong Excel skills
4. Proactive, hands-on and comfortable working both strategically and operationally
5. A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships across departments
6. Calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset

The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with some flexible working (4 days in the office). The office is based in a beautiful setting on the Herts/Bucks border - commutable from places like Hemel, Watford, Tring, Berkhamsted, and St Albans.

If you're looking for a finance leadership role where purpose, people and professionalism come together, I'd love to tell you more. All conversations will be kept strictly confidential.

Drop me a message or email to arrange a chat - evenings or weekends are fine if that's easier.

AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
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