Average Finance Manager salary in the UK

Robert Half are currently exclusively partnering with an impressive SME organisation who are looking for an Interim Financial Controller/Finance Manager for a period of 3-4 months to manage the full finance function while they recruit for a permanent role. The role will report directly to the Managing Director (MD) and will oversee all aspects of the company's financial operations, including cashflow management, monthly accounts, budgeting, and contract accounting. This is a hands-on role with a focus on deferred income and WIP reporting. Job Title: Interim Finance Manager Location: North East Somerset (3/4 onsite hybrid working) Start: ASAP Rate: £300pd - £350pd (Via Umbrella) Duration: 3-4 months Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the weekly cashflowAccruals, prepayments, and journals for monthly accountsSupport the budgeting processTransactional finance - Sales Ledger, AP, Nominal Ledger: Manage the sales ledger, accounts payable (AP), and nominal ledger.Contract Accounting including managing deferred income accounts and WIP reportingProject accounting work on financials for project'sAssist with outstanding audit work and the preparation of statutory accounts Skills and Experience Required: Qualified by experience (QBE) or fully qualified.Strong experience in managing full finance functions, including cashflow, monthly accounts, and contract accounting.Specific experience with deferred income and WIP is desirableIdeally knowledge of SAGE 200 If the above role is of interest please apply directly or call . Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Finance Manager – North Leicestershire – £40,000 - £45,000 Flexible and Hybrid Working I am working with a growing, family-run business in North Leicestershire to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a standalone role, offering full ownership of the finance function within a supportive and flexible working environment.The business is well-established, with a turnover approaching £3 million, and continues to grow steadily. They offer a rare combination of long-term stability, autonomy, and genuine work-life balance — ideal for someone seeking a hands-on role within a friendly, down-to-earth team. The Role:Reporting directly to the senior managers, you’ll be responsible for managing all day-to-day financial operations, including: Purchase & sales invoicingVAT & CIS returnsPayroll processingCredit control & reconciliationsManagement reportingWorking with Sage Cloud Accounting softwareData analysis & reporting This is a role for someone who enjoys taking full ownership — planning their own workload and working closely with the directors to support the business. About You:We’re looking for someone with: At least two years’ experience in a standalone / number one SME finance roleStrong Excel skills — able to perform VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and use Pivot TablesPreferably ACCA, CIMA or AAT Level 4 qualifiedStrong management accounting and transactional finance skillsEnd-to-end weekly and monthly payroll experienceExperience using Sage (or similar) accounting software What’s on Offer: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experienceFlexible working — primarily office-based (North Leicestershire) with the option to work from home one day a weekCore hours 8am – 4pm (with flexibility around this) This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term role where they can make a real impact, work independently, and still enjoy flexibility and work-life balance.

MRK Associates is proud to be exclusively partnering with a highly regarded global business based in Watford, Hertfordshire, that partners with some of the world's most exciting brands. They're looking to hire a Finance Manager to join their expanding finance function on a permanent basis. This is a full-time, office-based role (5 days a week in Watford), so please only apply if you're able to commit to being on-site. Due to the nature of the business, this role would best suit someone with a solid background in project accounting, ideally within the construction or manufacturing sectors. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end financial management of multiple client projects, with values ranging from £100K to £6 million, both across the UK and internationally. This is a busy and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a project-led environment, juggling multiple workstreams, and supporting senior leadership with accurate and insightful financial data. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or a strong QBE, with solid experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Project Accountant role. You'll have a track record of managing multiple live projects with overlapping deadlines, and a strong grasp of Excel is essential. Experience with multi-currency reporting is highly desirable, and while prior team management experience is preferred, it's not a dealbreaker, as you'll be overseeing a small transactional team, so some supervisory exposure would be beneficial. Job responsibilities: Produce full monthly management accounts Track project spend and produce regular costing reports and forecasts.Manage multi-currency reporting (GBP, EUR, USD).Take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across live projects.Oversee fixed asset registers, depreciation, and disposals.Produce and submit accurate VAT returns and ensure full VAT compliance.Prepare and post monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments, and project cost allocations. Lead the month-end close process, cash flow forecasting, and bank reconciliations.Supervise payroll, purchase & sales ledger and weekly payment runs.Act as a trusted finance partner to project managers and operational leads. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business taking ownership of your responsibilities and being able to grow and learn in the process. For more information about this role or any other Finance Manager jobs in Watford, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve