Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER CENTRAL LONDON (OFFICE BASED) £60,000 to £65,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS **START ASAP - MUST BE ON ONE MONTH NOTICE OR LESS** THE OPPORTUNITY: We're partnering with a growing SME business in London that's looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager or experienced Management Accountant who is looking for a standalone role with full responsibility for the finance function. Reporting directly to the Directors, you'll oversee everything from transactional finance through to Management Accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow, and statutory compliance. This an ideal opportunity for a Finance Manager or Management Accountant with previous SME experience who enjoys taking ownership and driving continuous improvement. THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE: As the standalone Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, including: • Producing monthly Management Accounts and presenting financial information to the Directors • Managing the day-to-day finance function across the business • Hands-on management of a high value, low volume, Sales Ledge & Purchase Ledger • Processing supplier payments, customer receipts, and bank reconciliations • Managing cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger • Preparing and submitting VAT Returns • Managing Month-End and Year-End processes, including liaising with external accountants • Maintaining fixed asset and prepayment schedules • Producing management reports and financial analysis using Xero and Excel • Using Excel to prepare reports, forecasts, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis • Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting, and finance processes • Acting as the business's standalone finance professional and trusted finance partner THE PERSON: • Experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Company Accountant, or Finance Controller with full finance responsibility, within an SME environment. • Experience producing Management Accounts within an SME environment • Qualified by Experience (QBE) or studying towards an accounting qualification • Strong knowledge of budgeting, cashflow forecasting, VAT Returns, Month-End, Year-End, and financial reporting • Previous experience using Xero is highly desirable • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial reporting • A proactive, hands-on individual who enjoys taking ownership and improving finance processes TO APPLY: Please send your CV for this Finance Manager / Management Accountant opportunity via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.