Finance Manager - Redmayne Bentley : Job Details

Finance Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

£50,000 - £55,000

We are looking for someone who knows how to get the best out of their team and has an experienced eye for finance.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to

• Work with an excellent team of dedicated colleagues.
• Make a significant contribution to the operations of the firm.
• Develop and progress your own skills and experience.

This is not a role where you will be expected to come in and be responsible for a large array of day-to-day finance tasks. We have invested in a team of talented individuals and quality systems, and we want you to come in and help us get the best out of both.

You would provide regular coaching and support to allow the team to be successful in its roles, as well as being an advocate for personal development. You will be a self-assured delegator and willing to share your knowledge and experience to ensure best practice is shared widely amongst the team.

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Promoting and maintaining a culture of ownership, empowerment and innovation within the team.
• Identifying, implementing, and monitoring additional controls as required to provide effective financial control.
• Continuous review of finance team processes to promote efficient ways of working.
• Overseeing month and year end accounts production, related analysis, and supporting calculations.
• Ensuring effective accounting controls are maintained and signed off.
• Working with external auditors during our annual audit cycle.
• Completing recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for your team.

This is not a client-facing role, your main communications will be with your departmental colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Educated to a A-level standard, including GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ CIMA / ACA).
• Previous successful managerial/supervisory experience.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office Applications (ideally to an Intermediate level).
• Able to train, motivate and evaluate colleagues successfully
• Good awareness of HMRC & FCA rules.
• Able to inspire by example and delegate tasks effectively.
• Commitment to highest standard of integrity
• Able to promote and maintain a positive team culture

Desirable

• Experience of financial accounting within the financial services sector.

What does the future look like?

Once you are settled into the role, you will be able to take on more responsibility within the team and develop your skills and experience further through CPD and other development opportunities.Redmayne Bentley provides support for colleagues to achieve industry standard qualifications, if that is something they wish to do.

For someone who is keen to progress in this field, there will be developmental and coaching support provided for you to potentially progress into a more senior role in the future.