Financial Accounting Finance Manager in London

Join Us at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence: Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare. At CARE ADHD, we're revolutionising private healthcare by making ADHD assessments and treatment more affordable and accessible. Our client-centred approach, lean methodology, and focus on continuous improvement drive our commitment to excellence. We adopt an innovative mindset with a 'fail fast' ethos to enable rapid learning and adaptation. With ambitions to become the largest ADHD service provider outside the NHS within five years, we aim to push boundaries and foster innovation.

We are seeking a Financial Accounting Finance Manager to lead the financial accounting function, ensuring robust statutory compliance, effective audit support, and accurate financial reporting for a rapidly scaling healthcare business. The Finance Team supports business growth, commercial decision-making, and high standards of financial governance. The company specialises in ADHD assessments and ongoing care, operating both privately and via NHS contracts. It has grown rapidly, now employing over 130 staff with multi-source revenue streams. The finance function uses Xero, with remote and office-based operations, and aims to maintain robust controls and reporting processes. You will join a company that values innovation, automation, and continuous improvement in financial operations. Most staff work remotely with regular meetings held at our Canary Wharf office.

The Financial Accounting Finance Manager will work closely with the CFO and the Management Accounting Finance Manager in supporting a business scaling towards £100m turnover.

• Prepare year-end accounts and year-end file for the auditors.
• Primary liaison with the external audit team; assist with the audit process, including gathering supporting evidence and implementing management letter recommendations to improve financial processes and controls.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and cash management, including setting up new banking relationships and reviewing payment arrangements.
• Set up and establish the India subsidiary in collaboration with the CFO, including legal entity creation and reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102 and tax regulations; review reconciliations performed by the Management Accounting team.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements (when required).
• Liaise with possible investors and stakeholders to provide regular financial information as required.
• Oversee segregation of duties within the finance team, ensuring robust controls over transaction processing and payment approvals.
• Support the specification and implementation of a new finance software (ERP solution), contributing to automation and integration of financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on IR35, remote working, staff expenses, entertaining, and VAT.

To Thrive In This Role You'll:

• Be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, or equivalent), with a strong technical background and audit experience.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit processes.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards (FRS102) and tax compliance.
• Experience with financial systems implementations and process automation.
• Report and forecast cashflows, and support the CFO in cashflow management and banking relationships.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a growing finance team.
• Proactive approach to improving processes and controls.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Comfortable with MS365 and cloud-based software solutions.
• Provide guidance and oversight to finance team members, ensuring segregation of duties and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid work arrangement, with most days remote in the UK and regular attendance at Canary Wharf office meetings.
• 33 days holiday (including UK public holidays)
• Team get-togethers
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Office equipment on joining
• Pension contribution
• Be part of one of the UK's most ambitious HealthTech start-ups

Our Hiring Process:

We aim to make our hiring process as streamlined as possible. Shortlisted candidates will:

• Be invited to a Talent Call with our Talent Team Lead
• Attend a second-stage interview with members of our Finance Team
• Attend a skills-based interview with our CFO
• Receive an offer

Apply with Confidence:

Studies show that men apply for roles when they meet around 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and other marginalised groups often apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe you're a great fit but don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. At CARE ADHD, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities, as we work together to create a more equitable future.