<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Finance Manager - 3-6-month FTC | E-commerce &amp; Retail Brand | Chester | On-site | £45,000 - £60,000 | 25 days holiday </strong></p><p style="font-weight: 400;">We're supporting a fast-growing, product-led, e-commerce and retail brand during a key phase of its finance team evolution. This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support the business through a period of transition, bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to the finance function.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">This role will focus on reconciliations, month-end clean-up, and accounts preparation, ahead of statutory filings and a permanent finance appointment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure a smooth handover and operational continuity.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Manage and complete accounts reconciliations across multiple ledgers</li><li>Lead the tidy-up of financial records ahead of a new permanent hire</li><li>Support statutory accounts preparation ahead of filing deadlines (within 3 months)</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accurate coding and timely processing</li><li>Post journals including payroll, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Collaborate with the Finance Lead and wider team to identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Provide clear financial insight and support process improvements</li><li>Contribute to a clean and professional transition for future finance operations</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager / Interim Accountant role</li><li>Strong reconciliation, month-end close, and reporting skills</li><li>Understanding of fast-paced, product or e-commerce environments (retail or D2C experience a bonus)</li><li>Confident posting journals and overseeing transactional finance functions</li><li>Able to work independently and bring structure to a busy finance environment</li><li>Comfortable working onsite and liaising with teams across functions</li><li>Available immediately or within short notice</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Duration: 3-6 months (initial 3-month commitment preferred)</li><li>Start date: ASAP - interviews available at short notice</li><li>FTC - £45-60k Salary </li></ul><p>Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p><p>Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy. </p><p>Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</p><p><strong>BBBH33974</strong></p><p><strong> NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @</strong><a href="http://zacharydaniels.co.uk/"><strong>zacharydaniels.co.uk</strong></a><strong> &amp; we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information </strong></p></dd>