Finance Manager – UK Office (Operational Role) Location: Hartlepool, UK.
In office, full-time.
1. (Part time considered 3 or 4 days minimum) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (Pro-rata if part time position) About Us The Paul Gough Holdings Group operates a global portfolio of businesses across healthcare, media, AI, and property investment – including PhysioFunnels, PaulAI, Paul Gough Physio Rooms and PAG ESTATES – as well as US entities. We’re seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take charge of our day-to-day UK financial operations and coordinate with our UK and US accounting partners.
You’ll ensure the numbers are accurate, the books are clean, and management reports are produced to a high standard – so the CEO can make fast, confident decisions. Your Role UK Finance Oversight: Manage accounts, cash flow, payroll, and compliance across multiple UK entities. Liaise With US Accountants: Work with our outsourced partners to reconcile US data and produce consolidated reports for the CEO. Management Reporting: Create monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and financial dashboards for leadership. Tax and Compliance: Coordinate PAYE, and corporation tax filings with external accountants in the UK. Property Portfolio: Track rental income, expenses, and intercompany transactions for UK and overseas properties. Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the CEO with forward planning, forecasting, and financial modelling. Process Improvement: Maintain financial controls and ensure systems (QuickBooks) are running efficiently. Ideal Background Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / AAT Level 4 minimum). 5+ years of hands-on experience managing accounts for an SME or group of companies. Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting processes. Confident with, QuickBooks and Google Sheets. Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines. Bonus: experience supporting a founder-led business or exposure to acquisitions. Why You’ll Love This Role You’ll be joining a high-growth, entrepreneurial company – not a corporate finance department.
You’ll get variety, autonomy, and a direct line to leadership decisions that make a visible impact.
Every month, you’ll see the tangible results of your work as we grow across the UK and US. Package £40,000 to £50,000 base salary dependant on experience Annual performance-based bonus Part time considered, but full-time preferrable.
Location: On-site at Hartlepool HQ How to Apply Send your CV and a short note highlighting your experience managing SME accounts or group structures to paul@paulgough.com, with the subject line Finance Manager – UK Office Powered by JazzHR