Finance Manager - #2105323

Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure investment manager in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager.

Applications are welcome from first-time movers from practice wanting to gain industry exposure. This is down to experience gained in managing a multi-client portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a high level of responsibility and variation at this stage in your career. Must be comfortable working on-site in Manchester city centre.

The role will take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is suited to an accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders.

This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Management Accounting

  • Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.

  • Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.

  • Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.

  • Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.

  • Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.

• Financial Accounting

  • Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.

  • Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.

  • Liaise with internal and external audit teams.

  • Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.

• Reporting

  • Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.

  • Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.

  • Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.

• Company Secretarial Duties

  • Take minutes at project board meetings.

  • Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation

Key requirements for the role:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.

• Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.

• Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.

• A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.

• Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.

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