Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Newton Abbot, Devon – Hybrid offered after probation
Permanent | 37.5 hours per week (flexible, minimum 24 hours considered)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
 Closing Date: 30th April 2026
About the Opportunity
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Newton Abbot, who are looking to appoint a Practice Finance Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the internal finance function within a supportive and collaborative firm. With an average employee tenure of 8 years, the business prides itself on its positive culture, stability, and team focused environment.
This is a hands on role with strategic involvement, ideal for someone who enjoys both operational finance and contributing to wider business decisions.
The Role
As Practice Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the firm’s financial operations while supporting leadership with valuable insights.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting processes
• Oversee monthly accounts consolidation and year-end procedures
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to senior stakeholders
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Manage payroll, VAT compliance, and statutory reporting
• Support annual audits and maintain robust financial controls
• Act as the main point of contact for all finance-related matters

About You
You will be an experienced finance professional who is organised, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. There is an element of coaching but this role doesn’t have direct line management responsibilities.
Essential:

• CIMA qualified (or equivalent) and/or a minimum of 5 years’ finance experience
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero

Desirable:

• Familiarity with accounts production software (e.g. CCH)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional day off at Christmas
• Flexible working options (including part-time hours, minimum 24 hours per week)
• Flexitime
• Medicash plan
• Online discount portal
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• One professional membership paid annually
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Training bonuses for students
• Parking permit
• Employee referral bonus (up to £1,500)
• Dress-down Fridays
• Dedicated wellbeing team

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be involved in business strategy, and work within a supportive long-standing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date 30th April 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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