Finance Manager - Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Location: Hertford, HertfordshireSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Performance BonusWorking Arrangement: Hybrid or office based

Join a well-established group of SME companies as Finance Manager, leading the finance function across multiple entities. Perfect for practice-trained accountants ready to transition into industry with genuine responsibility from day one.

What You'll Do as Finance Manager:

• Lead finance operations across the group companies
• Manage and develop 1 Assistant Accountant
• Prepare monthly management accounts and strategic reporting
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and business partnering
• Coordinate audits and ensure statutory compliance
• Implement process improvements and system enhancements

Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedBackground: Practice-trained with stable career progressionExperience: Ready for first move from practice to industrySkills: Strong technical accounting, team leadership potential, advanced Excel

Package: £50-55k + bonus, 25 days holiday, pensionFlexibility: Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 days homeGrowth: Clear progression pathway in expanding groupDevelopment: investment and leadership mentoring

Established group of profitable SME companies based in Hertford. Known for stability, growth, and retaining talented people. Collaborative culture with the personal touch of smaller businesses combined with diverse commercial challenges.

Equal opportunities employer - all qualified candidates welcome.