Finance and Operations Manager in Watford

Do you enjoy being the person who makes sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? We're working with a growing consulting business looking for a hands-on Finance & Operations Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial and operational processes. This is a broad, varied role sitting right at the heart of the business. You'll make sure suppliers and employees are paid correctly and on time, invoices are raised and followed up, payroll and expenses are administered properly, and new starters have everything they need to hit the ground running. You'll have plenty of autonomy, working closely with the leadership team and an external accountancy firm. You don't need to be finance qualified
what matters is that you're confident with finance processes, highly organised and someone who takes ownership and gets things done. What you'll be doing It's a wonderfully varied role, including: Finance Managing supplier invoices, approvals and payments Raising customer invoices and keeping an eye on outstanding payments Monitoring bank accounts and reconciling incoming payments Managing employee expenses and ensuring everything is accurately recorded Coordinating monthly reconciliations with the external accountants Managing the monthly payroll administration, including starters, leavers and changes Administering pensions and other employee payment requirements Monitoring HMRC liabilities and ensuring payments are made on time Maintaining accurate, well-organised financial records Operations Managing the day-to-day procurement of hardware, software and other business requirements Looking after software subscriptions, licences, renewals and suppliers Making sure new employees have everything they need from day one
from payroll and right-to-work checks through to laptops, email and system access Keeping track of suppliers, subscriptions and associated costs Working with colleagues and external providers to resolve queries and keep things moving You'll be the person who notices when something needs doing, follows it through and makes sure it doesn't get lost in the cracks. About you We're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and enjoys having ownership of their work. You'll probably have experience in a finance operations, accounts, business operations, office management or similar role, with hands-on experience of areas such as: Accounts payable and receivable Invoices, payments and expenses Payroll administration Online banking and business payments Xero (and ideally Dext) Managing multiple deadlines and recurring processes You'll be confident dealing with senior colleagues, happy to chase when an approval is needed and have the judgement to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately. Most importantly, you're someone who takes responsibility. You don't wait to be told that something needs doing
you spot it, sort it and keep people informed. Experience in a start-up, scale-up or other fast-moving business would be useful. Whats on offer The role is available from 3 days per week upwards, with the business open to 4 days or full-time for the right person. You'll be based in Berkhamsted (or London if preferred), with hybrid working available, giving you a good balance of autonomy and time with the team. A salary of up to £40,000 FTE is on offer, pro rata for hours worked. Other benefits include 27 days holiday (pro rata), 7% pension and healthcare benefits.
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance/operations professional who enjoys being the person who keeps the wheels turning. You'll have real ownership, variety and visibility across a growing business, with the reassurance of external accountant support when you need it. If you're looking for a role where your experience can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. *Full time equivalent
actual salary will depend on hours worked
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