Key Responsibilities
• Deliver strategic financial guidance to SMEs, supporting business performance, growth and decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, VAT and relevant accounting regulations.
• Lead regular client meetings to review financial performance and provide commercial insights.
• Collaborate with audit, tax and payroll teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Identify financial risks and implement effective controls and processes.
• Manage, coach and develop finance teams and outsourced finance functions.
Candidate Profile
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified.
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice outsourcing function.
• Strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
Desirable Experience
• Supporting high-growth businesses, scale-ups or turnaround projects.
• Exposure to fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, or exit planning.
• Experience across sectors such as professional services, technology, manufacturing or similar.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Regular social and team events.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Salary description
£50000.00 - £80000.00 per year