Job Description
The Financial Manager plays a key role within the firm, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term financial strategy. The successful candidate will manage financial systems, oversee regulatory compliance, and provide detailed performance finance reporting. Based in Central London.
Client Details
A leading financial services advisory and retructuring firm with offices in Central London.
Description
The Financial Manager will take responsibility for the internal financial management, regulatory compliance, and case support functions across the business. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will:
* Maintain all bank accounts and oversee daily and monthly cash management.
* Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts, monitoring liquidity across the business.
* Produce monthly management accounts, assisting with budgeting and reporting.
* Process and reconcile staff expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely reimbursement.
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns and manage annual returns for the firm and affiliated entities.
* Liaise with external accountants on payroll, tax filings, and statutory accounts.
* Manage insurance schedules and supporting annual renewals
* Prepare and submit Companies House filings, board resolutions, and shareholder documentation.
* Prepare and submit FCA regulatory returns, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
* Liaise with corporate service providers for any non-UK entity obligations
Profile
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable experience in practice finance, regulatory filings, and management reporting.
* Experience in a financial manager, compliance, or insolvency finance role within a financial / professional services environment.
* Ability to prepare and interpret cashflow forecasts, management accounts, and statutory returns.
* Sound understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including ICAEW, FCA, VAT, and company secretarial duties.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with partners, external advisers, and stakeholders.
Job Offer
Competitive salary & benefits
Career path in a growing advisory business.
Offices in Central London (Charing Cross).
Hybrid working although preference is more office based than home