Finance Manager in City of London

Location: Soho, London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)

£70-75,000 + Bonus

An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues. Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal. Early access to your pay through Wagestream. 4 x salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support. Training and development opportunities. We are invested in your success during your time with us! Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us

We are one of the UK’s leading hospitality groups, operating 44 bars and late-night venues across multiple vibrant brands nationwide. Our business is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and ambitious — with a focus on growth, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Group Finance team in Soho. This is a pivotal mid-senior role responsible for leading the day-to-day finance operations, overseeing all aspects of financial and management accounting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of group reporting. The successful candidate will manage a team of two Management Accountants, working closely with the CFO to deliver robust financial reporting, cashflow management, and process improvements across our portfolio of 44 trading sites. This is a truly hands-on role for someone who thrives on both detail and leadership—equally confident digging into the numbers as they are guiding and coordinating a team. It’s a standout opportunity to step up into a broad, group-level position at the heart of a fast-growing, multi-brand hospitality business, offering real scope to make an impact and grow with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Compliance
  • Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in line with FRS 102.
  • Hands-on preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations (using appropriate accounting and tax software).
  • Manage the annual audit process, liaising directly with external auditors.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and other HMRC submissions.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Management Accounting & Reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of accurate and insightful management accounts, including site-level P&Ls and variance analysis.
  • Support the CFO in preparing consolidated group reports, board packs, and KPI dashboards.
  • Provide financial insight to operational teams to drive performance and improve profitability across sites.
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clear communication across brands.
• Cashflow & Working Capital
  • Take ownership of weekly cashflow forecasting and cash management processes.
  • Monitor working capital, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations, ensuring sufficient liquidity across the group.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to optimise cash management and financial efficiency.
• Team Leadership
  • Line-manage and develop two Management Accountants, providing guidance, mentoring, and clear progression pathways.
  • Support the upskilling of the wider finance team and encourage a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Champion process automation and efficiency improvements across financial and operational systems (e.g. Business Central, POS, payroll, and banking platforms).
  • Collaborate with site and head-office teams to streamline financial workflows and reporting accuracy.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong grounding in both financial accounting and management accounting.
• Proven experience in statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, and audit coordination.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting and tax software (e.g. Business Central, Xero, CaseWare, or similar platforms).
• Experience in multi-site, hospitality, or retail environments preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — able to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, and organised — comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced business.