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Finance Manager

Zachary Daniels
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH36DD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Finance Manager position is available for a 3-6 month fixed-term contract at a fast-growing e-commerce and retail brand in Chester.
  • The role requires 3-6 years of experience in a similar Finance Manager or Interim Accountant position, with strong skills in reconciliations and month-end close.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £60,000, with 25 days of holiday offered.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accounts reconciliations, overseeing accounts payable, and preparing statutory accounts for filing.
  • Candidates should be available to start immediately or within a short notice period and must be comfortable working on-site.

Finance Manager - 3-6-month FTC | E-commerce & Retail Brand | Chester | On-site | £45,000 - £60,000 | 25 days holiday

We're supporting a fast-growing, product-led, e-commerce and retail brand during a key phase of its finance team evolution. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support the business through a period of transition, bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to the finance function.

This role will focus on reconciliations, month-end clean-up, and accounts preparation, ahead of statutory filings and a permanent finance appointment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure a smooth handover and operational continuity.

The Role

  • Manage and complete accounts reconciliations across multiple ledgers
  • Lead the tidy-up of financial records ahead of a new permanent hire
  • Support statutory accounts preparation ahead of filing deadlines (within 3 months)
  • Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accurate coding and timely processing
  • Post journals including payroll, accruals, and prepayments
  • Collaborate with the Finance Lead and wider team to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Provide clear financial insight and support process improvements
  • Contribute to a clean and professional transition for future finance operations

About You

  • Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager / Interim Accountant role
  • Strong reconciliation, month-end close, and reporting skills
  • Understanding of fast-paced, product or e-commerce environments (retail or D2C experience a bonus)
  • Confident posting journals and overseeing transactional finance functions
  • Able to work independently and bring structure to a busy finance environment
  • Comfortable working onsite and liaising with teams across functions
  • Available immediately or within short notice

What's on Offer

  • Duration: 3-6 months (initial 3-month commitment preferred)
  • Start date: ASAP - interviews available at short notice
  • FTC - £45-60k Salary

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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** NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information **

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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