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UK Finance Manager

City of London Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Hybrid working, 1 day a week in office in City of London
  • Growing, international tech software & consulting SME

About Our Client

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.

Job 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)

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on 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.
Contact
Izzy Davies
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6857565
Phone number
+44 207 269 2185

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Izzy Davies
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2185
Job reference
JN-102025-6857565