Working Arrangement: Office-based (5 days per week during probation, with potential for hybrid working thereafter)

About the Opportunity
Our client is an established and growing business seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a busy finance function and support continued business growth.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will manage a small finance team while ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, effective cash management and continuous process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is capable of managing large volumes of financial information while supporting and developing their team.

The Role
The Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is produced accurately and efficiently.
A key aspect of this role is supporting a transactional finance team that processes a high volume of activity, including hundreds of invoices daily and multiple bank reconciliations. The successful candidate will be comfortable answering technical queries, providing guidance to the team and stepping in to support operational tasks when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a small finance team.
• Oversee all transactional finance activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Ensure effective cash flow, treasury and working capital management.
• Maintain and improve financial controls across the business.
• Oversee credit control activities and support debtor management.
• Manage month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure timely completion of all statutory and tax-related returns.
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Produce financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Assist with financial systems development and reporting enhancements.
• Provide support and guidance to the finance team on complex transactions and reconciliations.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance position.
• Strong financial reporting and financial control experience.
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of information accurately.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to support transactional finance activities when required.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with ERP or accounting systems implementation.
• Experience using Sage, Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience in a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Experience managing credit control and cash management functions.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 DOE.
• Potential for hybrid working following successful completion of probation.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• On-site parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual performance-related bonus.

Important Information

Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK, including British or Irish citizenship, Settled Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or another form of unrestricted permanent work authorisation.
Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply, please send your CV to patricia.oneill@applerecruitment.com.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all
suitably qualified candidates.

Location: Armagh (with the opportunity to work from Belfast following successful completion of probation)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as business needs require

About the Role
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a permanent Finance Manager on behalf of our client.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a profitable and rapidly expanding multi-site organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

Please note: Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
• Company pension scheme (NEST)
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Company laptop
• Company phone or contribution towards business calls
• Free parking available at city centre and regional locations
• Private Medical Insurance with Aviva (optional)
• Access to on-site childcare facilities in Armagh
• Opportunities to participate in community events and initiatives
• Genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Potential to work from Belfast upon successful completion of probation

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional Finance Manager role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build, develop and improve systems, processes and reporting structures that support a growing organisation.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will act as a trusted commercial adviser, providing valuable financial insight while ensuring the finance function is scalable, efficient and future-focused.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who embrace technology, automation and AI-driven solutions to improve reporting, visibility and decision-making.

For an ambitious finance professional, this role offers genuine scope for progression, increased responsibility and long-term career development as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing financial and commercial support to senior leadership.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models to support business planning and growth.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Monitor profitability, cash flow, costs and key business metrics, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies and reporting processes across the organisation.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, VAT, invoicing, payments and supplier management.
• Support the financial management and performance of multiple operational locations and business projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and implement technology, AI and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted business partner, providing insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

About You
You will be an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Ideally, you will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Previous Finance Manager experience, or be an experienced Financial Controller ready to step into a Finance Manager position.
• Experience within an SME, growing business, entrepreneurial environment or multi-site operation.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Experience managing multi-site operations would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a finance function within a successful and growing organisation where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with senior leadership.
• Influence strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a growing finance function.
• Introduce technology, automation and AI solutions.
• Shape financial systems and processes.
• Support business growth and expansion initiatives.
• Advance your career within an ambitious organisation with significant growth plans.
• Benefit from potential hybrid working from Belfast following probation.

If you are a driven finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your career, Apple Recruitment would be delighted to hear from you.

Important Information
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available
for this position.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Patricia at patricia.oneill@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, driving experience, relevant qualifications and current contact details.

All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.