Location: County Durham
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Holdham Group is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary business operating across rail, events, and commercial ventures. With ambitious expansion plans and increasing financial complexity, we are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and support strategic growth.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the Group. You will oversee core financial processes, maintain robust controls, and support senior leadership with accurate and timely financial information.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing monthly payroll across the Group
• Overseeing day-to-day financial transactions
• Performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable (invoicing and credit control)
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other tax filings
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants
• Monitoring cash flow and financial performance
• Implementing and improving financial processes and controls
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) – or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager / Management Accountant role
• Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations, including VAT
• Experience managing payroll and financial operations
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent)
• Advanced Excel skills

Desirable:

• Experience in multi-entity/group structures
• Experience in SMEs or high-growth businesses
• Knowledge of rail, events, or hospitality sectors
• Experience implementing financial systems or process improvements

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware and proactive
• Able to work independently and take ownership
• Strong communication skills – able to work with non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, scaling business

What We Offer

• A key leadership role within a growing group of companies
• Opportunity to shape and build financial systems from the ground up
• Exposure to exciting, high-profile projects and contracts
• Career progression as the business scales