Finance Manager in Manchester

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Founder @ Talentloop. Your strategic partner for Talent, HR & People success.

We\’re looking for a capable Finance Manager to take charge of the day-to-day financial operations of Reason Digital.

This role has a clear pathway for development with the potential to grow into a Financial Controller position as the organisation scales. Ideally, you’ll have already built your experience within a digital, creative or marketing environment and be confident working with project based accounting, cash flow management and financial reporting.

This could be a full time or part time role and we\’re open to discussing how we can make that work together.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive and eager to support a purpose-driven agency making a real social impact, this could be the job for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Run the finance operation including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable using Xero
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts including accruals, deferrals, prepayments and WIP/project revenue
• Lead cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Work closely with project managers to make sure revenue recognition aligns with milestones and deliverables
• Oversee VAT returns, coordinate payroll through an external provider and stay on top of HMRC compliance
• Manage invoicing schedules and make sure billing is prompt and accurate
• Improve and streamline financial systems, controls and reporting processes
• Provide regular financial updates to senior stakeholders highlighting risks, trends and opportunities
• Track contractor and freelancer budgets and payments
• Help prepare annual accounts and work with external accountants

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years experience in a Finance Manager role, ideally within a digital, creative or marketing agency
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting, project revenue recognition and agency billing models
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and an analytical approach
• Comfortable working independently
• Proven ability to explain financial insights to non-finance colleagues
• Experience in process improvement
• Familiarity with Agency tools like Harvest is a bonus

What It’s Like to Work Here

At Reason Digital, we live by our values. We’re looking for someone who:

• Gives out good energy
• Takes pride in their craft
• Sees the bigger picture
• Is unafraid to challenge
• Is down to earth

What’s In It for You

• Flexible hours and a wellness-first culture
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight
• Remote-first working with Manchester office option
• Paid volunteering leave and projects with genuine social impact
• 20 days holiday + 8 public holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• Paid wellness days, sick leave, and compassionate leave
• Choose your own high-spec Mac or PC setup
• Access to training, conferences, and career development support
• Perkbox benefits, cycle-to-work scheme, eye care vouchers, and more

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about finance and want to work in a purpose-driven agency creating meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help us make a real difference!

We’re committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please let us know. We’re happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have the best possible experience.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing