We’re partnering with a thriving, marketing services and events business in their search for a Finance Manager.
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the organisations day-to-day financial operations and core accounting activities, supporting accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and strong financial controls.
The role is well suited to someone who’s worked in an SME environment, who is keen to add value and be part of an inclusive and supportive team.
Both full-time hours or four days a week will be considered
Finance Manager – Responsibilities:
* Cash & Banking
* Maintain bank accounts in Xero
* Process supplier and ad-hoc payments, ensuring appropriate authorisation
* Maintain direct debits and standing orders
* Perform regular bank reconciliations for current and deposit accounts
* Expenses & Credit Cards
* Manage petty cash and staff expense processing in line with company policies
* Process and reconcile staff expenses incurred on personal and company credit cards
* Reconcile company credit card transactions
* Process foreign currency expense claims and reconciliations
* Purchase Ledger
* Set up and maintain supplier records
* Manage supplier invoice coding and approval
* Process supplier payments via RBS Bankline
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
* Sales Ledger & Income
* Raise sales invoices and credit notes
* Reconcile customer receipts from bank, credit card, and online platforms
* Maintain customer records and portals
* Manage billing queries and debt collection
* Payroll & Pensions
* Prepare and submit monthly payroll instructions to the external payroll provider
* Notify payroll of starters, leavers, salary changes, deductions, and pensions
* Process salary, pension, and HMRC payments
* Post payroll journals and reconcile salary control accounts
* Maintain monthly and annual payroll analysis
* Administer pension contributions and salary sacrifice arrangements
* HR Records
* Maintain HR, manage holidays and leave entitlements from a finance systems perspective, respond to staff queries relating to leave and records
* Tax & Statutory Compliance
* Income Tax / PAYE
* Liaise with payroll providers on P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and PSA
* Reconcile PAYE and payroll-related control accounts
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and file online via Xero
* Complete EC Sales Lists
* Fixed Assets
* Maintain the fixed asset register
* Record asset additions and disposals
* Reconcile fixed asset balances to the nominal ledger
* Financial Accounting & Year-End
* Prepare quarterly accruals and prepayments and post journals
* Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
* Produce financial analysis for training, projects, and income streams
* Assist with preparation of quarterly management accounts
* Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audit liaison
* Complete Xero year-end routines and post-audit adjustments
Finance Manager – Required Experience:
* Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Strong practical experience in financial accounting and transactional finance
* Proven experience preparing reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Experience supporting VAT returns and payroll processes
* Confident user of cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. Xero or equivalent)
* High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detai
* Experience within a marketing services business is advantageous
Finance Manager – The Package:
* Salary - £45,000 – 55,000 plus bonus
* Hybrid working – 3 days onsite
* Flexible working patterns
* Generous enhanced pension