We are recruiting a highly organised, commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager on behalf of our e-commerce based client in Rainham.
The working hours are Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
You will take full ownership of all financial activities across their growing e-commerce business. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring both technical accounting ability and the commercial acumen to support strategic decisions — including shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring.
You will act as the financial backbone of the business, ensuring every financial process is well-managed, efficient, and compliant, while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and tax efficiency.
Financial Management & Budget Control
* Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting.
* Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation.
* Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
* Ensure the company operates within approved spending limits and identify cost reduction opportunities.
* Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations.
* Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the Director and shareholders.
Payments & Record Keeping
* Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time.
* Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions (e.g. Shopify, Amazon, eBay).
* Maintain clean, accurate ledgers and ensure all entries are properly coded and reconciled.
* Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements.
Taxation & Compliance
* Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time, in coordination with external accountants.
* Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements.
* Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions.
* Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews.
Shareholder & Director Tax Planning
* Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing.
* Support directors with personal tax planning, including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self assessment obligations.
* Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes.
* Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business and its shareholders.
* Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year.
Growth & Strategic Support
* Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives.
* Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives.
* Advise management on profit margins, cost control, and reinvestment strategy.
* Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company grows.
Qualifications & Skills
* Strong demonstrable experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping — ideally within e-commerce or retail.
* 3+ years in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning.
* Solid knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and director/shareholder tax matters.
* Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors.
* Proficient in Xero and confident working across accounting and e-commerce platforms.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills — able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
* High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information.
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