Finance Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
MacKenzie King are recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established manufacturing company that dates back over 200 years, based in Bury St Edmunds. As the Finance Manager you will support the growing business by managing their accounting requirements, from transactional processes through to producing month end management packs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping duties - including checking receipts, credit card reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
- Performing credit checks for new customers
- Credit Control, supported by an assistant
- Sales invoicing
- Preparing payment runs
- Monitoring supplier accounts
- Preparation of month end accounts to discuss with senior management
- Managing the year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors
Key Skills & Attributes:
- AAT Qualified would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience working for a manufacturing business
- Strong IT skills to include accountancy software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Can do attitude
This is a great role for a candidate that enjoys a varied role and playing an integral part in driving a business forward. To find out more about this opportunity please get in touch with Stephanie at MacKenzie King.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 887196
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Manager roles across MacKenzie King's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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