Finance Manager
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4DB, England

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Finance Manager position in Hemel Hempstead offers a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum plus benefits.
- This role is a key leadership opportunity in a fast-paced yet collaborative environment, focusing on meaningful local impact.
- Candidates should have experience leading a finance team and managing month-end and year-end processes, with a requirement for full qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
- Key responsibilities include overseeing finance operations, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to build strong relationships across departments.
45,000 - 55,000pa plus benefits
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 include:
* Leading, coaching and developing a small finance team and volunteers
* Managing month-end and year-end processes, including audit prep and liaison with external auditors
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance and acting as main contact with HMRC
* Overseeing cashflow and short-term investments
* Supporting the monthly payroll process alongside the People team
* Collaborating closely with fundraising and trading teams to ensure accurate integration of financial data
* Managing accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and restricted funds
* Acting as the main point of contact for banking, systems and finance process queries
* Reviewing and improving internal controls and financial procedures
* Ensuring the finance function remains compliant, robust and audit-ready
We're looking for someone who is:
* Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Experienced in leading a finance team and owning the full month/year-end process
* Confident with systems and has strong Excel skills
* Proactive, hands-on and comfortable working both strategically and operationally
* A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships across departments
* Calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset
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.
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