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Sharp Consultancy is proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing and values-led care provider to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is experiencing significant growth, with multiple services already in operation and further expansion planned across the Northwest. The organisation has built a strong reputation within its sector and offers a supportive, close-knit working environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on Finance Manager or experienced Senior Management Accountant looking to step up into a broad, end-to-end finance position with real ownership. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting strategic decision-making as the business continues to grow. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and supporting a small transactional finance team, • Full ownership of the nominal ledger and trial balance, • Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, • Producing detailed analysis and commentary for board reporting, • Leading month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations, • Preparing consolidated accounts and supporting reporting to external stakeholders and funders, • Supporting forecasting and cash flow planning, including covenant compliance, • Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes, • Assisting with year-end and audit preparation, • Supporting on projects and commercial analysis to aid business growth, • Reviewing supplier costs and supporting contract negotiations About You We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, growing environment. • AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualified or qualified by experience, • Strong background in management accounts and month-end processes, • Previous experience in a commercially focused role, • Confident managing or mentoring junior staff, • Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 50, • Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail, • Able to work independently and take ownership of the finance function, • Experience within a growing SME or multi-entity environment is highly advantageous What’s on Offer • Salary circa £45,000 – £50,000, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Medical cash plan & death in service cover, • Pension scheme, • Stable, supportive team environment, • Genuine opportunity to grow with the business as it expands, • Unique rural office setting This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager looking to take ownership in a growing organisation where you can make a real impact and develop alongside the business. To apply or discuss the role in confidence, please contact Sharp Consultancy Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.