UK Finance Manager

The UK Finance Manager role is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on experienced Accountant/Finance Manager eager to step-up into a new position or continue their finance career. This role will oversee all UK finance operations & projects, reporting to the UK Managing Director and supporting the Global Finance Lead.

Client Details

This international SME Tech & Consulting Firm have grown exponentially over the last 20 years and as a result are looking to replace their Finance Manager, who has been promoted.

Description

• Financial Management:
• Oversee financial accounting and reporting, providing financial insights to support on strategic decision making
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting
• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation and amortisation,
• Prepare annual accounts and liaise with external accountants, leading budgeting and year-end close
• Intercompany:
• Handle intercompany recharges and reconciliations, manage intercompany payables and receivables
• Banking & Cash:
• Process bank payments (vendors, intercompany, salaries, expenses), match cash receipts and payments, reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly, manage company card transactions
• Accounts Payable:
• Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and employee expenses, manage approval workflows and payment runs (weekly/fortnightly/monthly)
• Accounts Receivable:
• Issue sales invoices and credit notes, send statements and reminders bi-monthly, perform credit control and escalate overdue debts
• Tax:
• Prepare and submit VAT, fringe benefit, and corporation tax returns, handle other tax filings as required
• Payroll:
• Coordinate with payroll bureau, prepare and post payroll journals, process employee payments and intercompany recharges, manage leave accruals and annual allowances, maintain employee records
• Additional / ad hoc:
• Process improvement, system migration/implementation and transformation projects
• Support contract negotiations and manage migrant sponsorship compliance (if/when required)

Profile

• Finalist or qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA (or equivalent)
• Strong, relevant, senior finance and accounting industry experience
• Experience in an SME business, ideally within business/professional services or the technology sector
• Proficient in financial software and Excel; Salesforce/FinancialForce experience is a plus
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Confident working independently and owning the UK finance function
• Committed to maintaining compliance with industry regulations

Job Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 salary (experience based)
• Permanent position
• Hybrid working, 1 day per week in office
• City of London office
• Opportunity to join an international, growing business offering career development and steady progression
• A collaborative and supportive company culture.