Finance Manager

Financial Reporting & MonthEnd Close

• Manage the endtoend monthend closing process, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.

• Oversee the preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.

• Produce the monthly management accounts pack, complete with insightful variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten the closing cycle and enhance reporting quality through process automation and the adoption of new financial technologies.

• Statutory Audit & Compliance

  • Lead the annual statutory audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for our external auditors.

  • Prepare the statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP (FRS 102).

  • Coordinate the audit timeline and manage the preparation of all required schedules and supporting documentation.

  • Ensure all statutory and regulatory filings (e.g., Companies House) are completed accurately and on time.

  • Tax & Payroll Controls

    • Oversee all aspects of corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, and other relevant returns to HMRC.

    • Oversee the payroll accounting, performing the review and signoff of payroll calculations, journal entries, and payment runs.

    • Ensure the accuracy of all payrollrelated financial reporting, including the reconciliation of payroll control accounts and compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., BIK, pensions).

    • Liaise with external advisors to ensure optimal compliance and structuring.

    • Automation & Scalability

      • Actively identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for automation across monthend, reporting, tax, and payroll control processes.

      • Champion the use of existing system capabilities and emerging AI technologies to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance controls.

      • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations.

      • Candidate Profile

        Qualifications & Experience

        • A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential.

        • Minimum of 5 years of postqualification experience, with a demonstrable track record in a similar role within the industry.

        • Indepth technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102).

        • Proven experience managing statutory audits, UK tax compliance, and overseeing payroll controls and reporting.

        • High proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with automation tools (e.g., RPA, Power Automate) or AIdriven finance platforms is a significant advantage.

        • Key Competencies

          • TechForward & Innovative: A strong interest in and experience with financial systems, automation tools, and the practical application of AI in finance to drive efficiency.

          • Exceptional Attention to Detail: A nonnegotiable requirement for a role built on accuracy and control.

          • Ownership Mentality: A proactive leader who takes full responsibility for their remit and drives outcomes.

          • Process Improvement Mindset: A natural inclination to not just follow but to challenge and redesign processes for scalability.

          • Strong Communicator: Ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.

          • What We Offer

            • A competitive salary and benefits package, including a performancebased bonus and pension.

            • A key role in a highperforming finance function with a mandate to innovate and transform processes.

            • Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development in a forwardlooking environment.