Finance Manager

Exciting Opportunity: Finance Manager

Location: King’s Cross / Islington , London (Hybrid - typically 3 days in-office per week)Salary: £50K - £56K + BenefitsContract: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours per week

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? Our client, a leading firm in their industry, is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead their Finance Department and oversee a small team of Finance Assistants.

• Work in a collaborative and professional environment with experienced leaders.

• Play a key role in financial management, strategy, and operations.

• Enjoy a hybrid working model with three days in-office at their London location.

• Continous professional development encouraged

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant and stable UK-based finance experience.

• Qualifications: Fully or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

• Skills: Some leadership experince managing some indivduals, analytical, and financial management abilities.

• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in Xero or a similar package and Microsoft Office .

• Right to Work: Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

• Oversee the finance team of 2, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

• Manage financial reporting, including preparation of monthly reports and quarterly management accounts.

• Assist in setting the annual budget and monitor financial performance.

• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including VAT returns.

• Conduct credit control and manage cash flow, banking, and capital expenditure.

• Provide financial insights to Directors and the Head of Finance & Operations.

• Oversee work-in-progress reports to assess project financial performance.

• Ensure timely rent collections and lease/license management for tenants.

• Support ad-hoc financial projects and continuous process improvements.

• Excellent communication and confidence in financial decision-making.

• leadership and personnel management capabilities gained within an SME environment

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively within a team culture

• Commercial awareness and knowledge of UK company and taxation laws.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, send your CV! Only candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted for an initial conversation.