Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | TS18 3DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rely on Fire Check |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Location:
Unit 10
Halegrove Court
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3DB
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours:
Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Holidays:
23 days + bank holidays
About Us
Rely on Fire Check is an independent consultancy providing specialist fire safety system design and verification services to clients across the United Kingdom.
We work with a wide range of organisations within the fire and life safety sector, delivering compliant and high-quality solutions.
As a growing SME, we offer a stable and supportive working environment and are now looking to appoint this position to support the day-to-day finance and office operations of the business.
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Finance Manager to lead and manage all financial activities within the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will be responsible for financial control, reporting, compliance and strategic financial insight.
The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a growing SME where they can influence decisions, improve processes and build robust financial processes that support long term growth.
You will manage the day-to-day finance operations while also contributing at a strategic level, providing clear financial visibility and guidance to support business planning and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:
- Act as the lead finance contact for the business (e.g. bank, asset finance and other finance facilities)
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to Directors
- Support strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Monitor financial performance and highlight risks and opportunities
- Develop financial models to support business decisions and growth initiatives
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Produce monthly management information
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records
- Prepare financial reports and commentary
- Manage budgeting cycles and variance analysis
Operational Finance:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
- Manage cashflow and ensure effective credit control procedures
- Manage payroll, pensions and statutory submissions
- Maintain and optimise accounting systems
Compliance & Governance:
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax obligations
- Act as main liaison with external accountants for year-end accounts
- Maintain financial controls and audit trails
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within a SME environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Experience producing management accounts and financial forecasts
- Experience preparing VAT returns and managing payroll
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of accuracy and detail
- Well organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities
- Confident in communicating and presenting information to directors, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Xero or Sage accounting and payroll software
- Familiarity with credit monitoring services such as Experian, Creditsafe and Dun & Bradstreet
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or working towards
- Experience developing finance functions or improving financial systems
- Experience supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially minded with strong business awareness
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
- Proactive and solutions focused
Unit 10
Halegrove Court
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3DB
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours:
Full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Holidays:
23 days + bank holidays
About Us
Rely on Fire Check is an independent consultancy providing specialist fire safety system design and verification services to clients across the United Kingdom.
We work with a wide range of organisations within the fire and life safety sector, delivering compliant and high-quality solutions.
As a growing SME, we offer a stable and supportive working environment and are now looking to appoint this position to support the day-to-day finance and office operations of the business.
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Finance Manager to lead and manage all financial activities within the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will be responsible for financial control, reporting, compliance and strategic financial insight.
The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a growing SME where they can influence decisions, improve processes and build robust financial processes that support long term growth.
You will manage the day-to-day finance operations while also contributing at a strategic level, providing clear financial visibility and guidance to support business planning and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:
- Act as the lead finance contact for the business (e.g. bank, asset finance and other finance facilities)
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to Directors
- Support strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Monitor financial performance and highlight risks and opportunities
- Develop financial models to support business decisions and growth initiatives
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Produce monthly management information
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records
- Prepare financial reports and commentary
- Manage budgeting cycles and variance analysis
Operational Finance:
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
- Manage cashflow and ensure effective credit control procedures
- Manage payroll, pensions and statutory submissions
- Maintain and optimise accounting systems
Compliance & Governance:
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax obligations
- Act as main liaison with external accountants for year-end accounts
- Maintain financial controls and audit trails
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within a SME environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Experience producing management accounts and financial forecasts
- Experience preparing VAT returns and managing payroll
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- High level of accuracy and detail
- Well organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities
- Confident in communicating and presenting information to directors, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Xero or Sage accounting and payroll software
- Familiarity with credit monitoring services such as Experian, Creditsafe and Dun & Bradstreet
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or working towards
- Experience developing finance functions or improving financial systems
- Experience supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially minded with strong business awareness
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
- Proactive and solutions focused