Finance Manager / Accountant

THE OPPORTUNITY

We\’re exclusively partnering with a fast-growing Central London SME, soon to receive backing from a multi-billion-pound global group to accelerate project growth.

They are seeking a standalone Finance Manager/Accountant to oversee the full finance function and support key operational tasks (90% finance / 10% operations). This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager/Accountant role for a proactive individual with strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to deliver accurate reporting and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

THE FINANCE MANAGER | ACCOUNTANT ROLE

• As Finance Manager you\’ll have full responsibility for the end-to-end management of a significant number of legal entities each containing live projects, each on Xero.
• Management of multiple bank accounts, cashflow forecasting, bank reconciliation, supplier payments, intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Managing existing Xero systems, and implementing new instances for new entities
• Ensuring purchase ledger invoices are allocated to the correct legal entities and payments are processed within payment terms
• Responsible for VAT Returns, CIS Submissions, PAYE RTI, Confirmations Statements and Persons of Significant Control filings
• Produce detailed management accounts, financial reports including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation, along with MI, to the Directors to support informed decision making
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, including asset classification and depreciation allocation.
• Responsible for monthly payroll, pensions and benefits, including P11D
• Manage monthly and annual budgeting processes, cost allocation, and financial analysis
• Liaise with external accountants for year-end statutory accounts & tax returns
• Manage intercompany loans, interest calculations, and support corporate structuring activities including mergers, demergers, and joint ventures.
• Support business incorporation, including bank accounts and corporate structure optimisation.
• OPERATIONS & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT: Providing key operational support across; Office management, HR (with support from external advisors), Office H&S, General IT, Phone Systems, Insurance, facilities, staff socials, PA assistance to the Directors

THE PERSON

• Must have experience in a role such as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Accountant, Head of Finance, Accounts Manager or Similar, ideally from an SME background.
• Part Qualified or Fully Qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Advanced Excel skills
• Proven experience in managing multi-entity financial operations and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of UK compliance, VAT, PAYE, and Companies House filings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager/Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration

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