About the team
Vintage Cash Cow helps people turn their unused or unwanted items into cash by offering a straightforward service that makes it easy to sell vintage and collectible items. We are committed to providing a seamless and rewarding experience for our clients while promoting sustainability through reusing and recycling valuable goods.
About the role
As a Finance Manager at Vintage Cash Cow, you’ll play a key role in leading our finance operations and supporting the next phase of our growth across the UK, Europe, and the US. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll manage and develop a small team, oversee core financial processes, and provide insight to support business decision‑making. You’ll also be instrumental in embedding best practices following our recent move from Sage to Xero, ensuring the team feels confident and supported as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the finance team, building capability and confidence across accounts payable, receivable, and reporting.
* Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insight.
* Maintain strong financial control across the business, including oversight of the general ledger and balance sheet.
* Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, including timely VAT submissions.
* Support payroll processes by coordinating with our outsourced provider (Remote) to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
* Drive improvements in financial systems and processes, reducing manual work and increasing efficiency.
* Support senior leadership with financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making.
* Play a key role in the year‑end audit process, liaising with external auditors.
* Manage and develop a small finance team, providing clear direction, support, and oversight.
* Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and supporting team members where needed.
* Prepare and review management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting.
* Maintain and improve financial records and controls within Xero.
* Coordinate with external partners including auditors and payroll providers.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement more efficient ways of working.
* Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support.
Requirements
* 3+ years’ experience in management accounts.
* Part‑qualified or recently qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
* Experience managing or mentoring team members.
* Strong experience producing P&L, balance sheet, and management accounts.
* Experience using Xero is essential.
* Confident communicator, able to work effectively with non‑finance stakeholders.
* Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
* Experience in a fast‑growing or scaling business.
* Exposure to operations across the UK, Europe, or the US.
* Experience improving systems or implementing new processes.
* Interest in supporting international expansion (Europe / US).
* Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working with a high level of autonomy.
Equal Opportunities
At Vintage Trading Limited, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and able to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we work hard to ensure equitable opportunities for all. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to support you. Your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
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