Finance Manager in London

Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) 3 year PQE

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Central London
£70,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits
Permanent Opportunity
Location: Central London (onsite during probation, hybrid thereafter)
Interviews to take place ASAP

Our client, a fast-growing business services company, is looking for a talented Finance Manager to join their purpose-driven, high-performing team.
This hands-on role is ideal for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance to oversee financial accounting, reporting, planning, and compliance, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting while driving process improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage monthly management information and day-to-day accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll, expenses).
Maintain internal controls and support statutory accounts preparation and audits.
Oversee cash flow and rolling forecasts.
Monitor budgets and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with all statutory tax requirements.
Improve and streamline financial systems and processes to support growth.
Line management of one finance officer

About You:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2–3 years post-qualification experience.
Experience in a Finance Manager or similar role, ideally in a scale-up or SME.
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, balance sheet accounting, revenue recognition, and working capital management.
Skilled in Xero, Microsoft Office, and digital financial systems.
Analytical, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
If you have the skills and experience required for this role and you’re ready to take ownership of a pivotal finance function and make a real impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow with a company committed to purpose and performance. Submit your CV for immediate review