Finance Manager

Finance Manager – £70,000 to £75,000 + Benefits | Central London (Hybrid after training)
 
An established and fast-growing professional services group in Central London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to help drive its continued success and support the next phase of expansion.
 
The business has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK and internationally. With consistent year-on-year growth and a commitment to excellence, this is an organisation that combines commercial strength with a supportive and collaborative culture.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, work closely with senior leadership, and make a tangible impact on business performance.
 
The Role
The Finance Manager will oversee financial accounting, reporting, planning, and compliance—ensuring robust financial controls, accuracy, and efficiency across all operations.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a key role in strengthening internal processes, improving reporting systems, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that will suit someone with strong technical skills and a commercial mindset, who is ready to take the next step toward Financial Controller level.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports
• Manage all aspects of day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR, payroll, and expenses
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls
• Support the preparation and audit of annual statutory accounts in line with FRS102
• Manage cash flow forecasting and oversee group cash reporting
• Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership
• Partner with departmental heads to support budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and payroll tax requirements
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial processes

 
About You

• Qualified accountant ACCA or equivalent) with at least 2–3 years’ PQE
• Experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within a fast-paced SME or scale-up
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and compliance standards
• Skilled in balance sheet accounting, cash flow forecasting, and revenue recognition
• Experience supporting audits and statutory filings
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel, with a good grasp of financial software systems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge and improve processes

 
What’s on Offer

• Salary: £70,000–£75,000 per annum
• Central London location – 5 days in office initially, then hybrid (3 office / 2 home) once trained
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual cost-of-living salary review
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme

 
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager who wants to step into a visible, value-adding role within a successful, people-focused business. You’ll join a high-performing team, work closely with decision-makers, and play a key part in shaping the company’s financial future.