Finance Manager / Accounts Manager in London

As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and efficient processes across the business. Working closely with the founders and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for producing reliable financial information, delivering timely management reporting and supporting operational decision-making. The immediate priority is ensuring the finance function operates efficiently and effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ambitious Finance Manager or Financial Controller who enjoys working within a fast-paced SME and wants to make a genuine impact within a growing business.

This is a hands-on opportunity to join a fast-growing founder-led business where finance plays a key role in supporting operational excellence. We're looking for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, building robust financial processes and creating a finance function that enables the business to scale with confidence.

Hours: Full-time, hybrid (3 days in office)

Operational Finance:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across the business
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and general ledger activities
• Ensure robust daily, weekly and monthly finance processes are maintained across the business
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Own month-end reporting and ensure all routine finance activities are completed accurately and on time

Financial Reporting + Management Accounts:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Prepare monthly board reporting packs with clear commentary on financial performance
• Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts to support business planning
• Monitor business performance against budget, highlighting key variances and trends
• Support year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements

Payroll, Tax + Compliance:

• Manage end-to-end UK payroll and associated compliance (P11D, PSA and pension auto-enrolment)
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support corporation tax and year-end statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, tax and regulatory requirements
• Support finance requirements for the group's international entities as the business expands
• Continually improve finance processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting
• Maintain and optimise accounting systems and finance technology
• Support implementation of improved financial controls, reporting frameworks and operational procedures

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar hands-on finance role
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and owning month-end reporting
• Confident managing day-to-day finance operations within an SME or founder-led business
• Good understanding of UK payroll, VAT and statutory compliance
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero (or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills, including forecasting and financial analysis
• Comfortable producing meaningful financial reports and KPI reporting
• Strong understanding of financial controls and finance processes
• Excited by joining a premium wellness brand during an ambitious period of growth