Finance Manager

Confidential · Sittingbourne, Kent

Finance Manager at Confidential, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, paying £44,235 - £50,199 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£44,235 - £50,199 per annum
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
13 hours ago
Closes
7 Sep 2026
Sector
Local Government

Bang in line with the market for local government

Reference 225468984

About the role

Finance Manager - Sittingbourne We are recruiting a permanent Finance Manager in the Sittingbourne area. This role encompasses a range of duties working with multiple stakeholders both internal and external. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to manage multiple entity management accounts and budgeting. The ideal candidate will come from an education background, or the following sectors; NHS (public sector), local government, charities, or housing associations. Benefits include a salary of up to £50,000 and 2 days hybrid working (following probation). Key Responsibilities • Producing management accounts end to end in full. • Produce statutory accounts and to support end of year audits. • Creating and monitoring budgets for multiple entities. • To set realistic 3-5-year budgets utilising ICFP tools (ASOT). • Manage a small finance team. About the Head of Finance • At least AAT level 3 qualified. • Previous experience within the sectors listed above, ideally education. • Ability to produce month end management accounts and statutory accounts in full. • Experience managing end of year audit processes. • Previous effective line management experience. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other opportunities that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we'd still like to hear from you. You can find us on our website or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Reference: 225468984 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 7 Sep 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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