Finance Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 1131
£65,000 – £70,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£49,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 45% sure that is the right code. Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 45% match
- Likely 3534 (Financial accounts managers) · 33% match
- Possible 1131 (Financial managers and directors) · 20% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
My client, a leading UK industrial and logistics property business, are looking to hire a Finance Manager to join their growing finance team in South Manchester.
With a significant UK-wide property portfolio, thousands of customers and strong investment behind the business, this is an exciting time to join an organisation with ambitious growth plans and a finance function that is continuing to evolve.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Accounting, this is a broad role combining technical accounting, financial control, statutory reporting and commercial business partnering, with responsibility for a portfolio of property entities and a small team.
If you're looking for a role that gives you genuine exposure across both technical and commercial finance, with the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact, this could be a great next step.
What you'll do:
- Lead and develop a team of 2-3 direct reports, supporting a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of the month-end close and review process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, identifying key risks and performance drivers.
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
- Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, working closely with internal and external tax specialists.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity and debt compliance across the relevant entities.
- Act as a finance business partner to Operations, cost centre owners and senior stakeholders.
- Provide clear analysis of actual performance, budgets, forecasts and variances, helping stakeholders understand and improve performance.
- Work closely with FP&A across budgeting, forecasting and transfer pricing activities.
- Provide financial input into wider business initiatives, transactions and continuous improvement projects.
What you bring:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with post-qualified experience.
- Previous experience operating at Finance Manager level.
- Strong technical accounting, financial control and month-end experience.
- Experience across statutory accounts, external reporting and consolidations.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply technical accounting in a practical environment.
- Experience working in a complex, fast-paced organisation with demanding reporting deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive challenge and explain financial information clearly.
- Previous experience managing, coaching or developing a small team.
- Real estate experience would be beneficial, although experience within another complex industry could also be relevant.
To apply for this fantastic opportunity or find out more, please get in touch today!
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Offer £65,000–70,000
- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£38,376–65,780), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robert Walters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.