Who We Are
We are a rapidly growing, B Corp-certified Corporate Services Group, led by a visionary founder and CEO. Committed to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, we create sustainable value for our clients, employees, and the wider community.
With a customer base exceeding 500,000 and consistent year-on-year growth of 20%, we are redefining the business services landscape. From company formation and legal support to accountancy services and virtual offices, we provide end-to-end solutions that enable businesses to start, scale, and succeed. Profitable, innovative, and relentlessly client-focused, we are on a mission to support modern businesses with purpose and impact.
We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are inspired to contribute to a purpose-driven, high-performing organisation.
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Job Summary
As Finance Manager, you will oversee financial accounting, reporting, planning, and compliance, working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain the company's financial health and support strategic decisions. This hands-on role requires a detail-oriented, proactive, and commercially minded individual thriving in a fast-paced start-up/scale-up environment.
You will play a vital role in strengthening the companies core finance operations by ensuring robust financial controls, reporting, and cash management processes to support ambitious growth plans. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvements in financial systems and reporting.
This full-time position offers a clear pathway to Financial Controller.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Reporting & Control
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management information for the group.
Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, expenses and spend management
Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets and maintain financial integrity
Assist with preparation and audit of annual financial statements in compliance with appropriate accounting standards (FRS102) including entity and consolidated accounts
Cash Flow Management
Oversight of cash reporting and managing our rolling cash forecasting to ensure that we can manage our cash position effectively
Budgeting & Forecasting
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, helping to provide actionable insights to senior leadership
Partner with business units to support them in understanding their numbers and implement effective budget control
Compliance & Tax
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory tax requirements (including group VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes)
Process Improvement & Scalability
Provide insight on scalable financial systems, processes, and tools to support the Group's growth and leverage technology to automate and streamline financial operations
What You Bring To The Table
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience
Previous experience in a Finance Manager or equivalent role, ideally within a fast-growing start-up/scale-up or SME
Practical working knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Experience in balance sheet accounting, revenue recognition and working capital optimisation strategies
Experience assisting audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting
Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office
A broad understanding and aptitude with software packages
Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
The ability to challenge the way things are done, think around a problem, a self-starter with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Who You'll Be Working With
You'll be surrounded by passionate, talented changemakers with big ambitions—not just for our business but for our world. Our teams are based remotely and on-site in London and Glasgow, and you'll be the critical cultural connector between them all. We're a company striving for best-in-class service through empathy, integrity, and innovation—and we want you to be the voice and leader who helps us get there.
Remuneration And Benefits
25 days annual leave, plus 8 public/bank holidays
Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks maternity leave pay, 2 weeks paternity leave pay
2 paid Volunteering Days per year with our charity partner.
Annual cost-of-living salary increase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dog-friendly office
Indoor bicycle storage, changing and shower facility
Free soft drinks and bean-to-cup coffee all day
Free Wednesday lunches
Free fresh fruit - daily
Equal Opportunities
1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.