Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent Start Date: January 2026 About the Role ML Talent Partners Ltd is seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join a growing business. This is a newly created, stand-alone role offering autonomy and the opportunity to shape the finance function as the company develops. Day-to-day duties will include: Daily reconciliation Xero & Aldermore Debt chasing and managing overdue invoices (60 days), initiating legal action where required Raising PBL invoices Preparing intermediary payment reports for HMRC Completing CIS returns (monthly) Paying suppliers and issuing monthly client statements Producing P&L and balance sheets (monthly) Managing invoicing (weekly) Running weekly payroll for temporary staff and monthly payroll (including payslips) Preparing Aldermore monthly returns and reports Submitting VAT returns (quarterly) Handling personal tax returns (for Directors) Preparing for year-end accounts Uploading receipts via Hubdoc Producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: Qualified by experience or AAT certified A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Highly organised with a can-do attitude Comfortable working independently in a stand-alone role Motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow the finance function in a developing business What We Offer Competitive salary (£40K£45K) Autonomy in a newly created role Opportunity to grow with the business and influence its financial direction Supportive environment with scope for professional development