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Location:Bristol office (Gloucester Road area)
Are you a commercially minded finance professional, looking to lead and evolve a finance function? At Little Green Rooms, we are a people-first business that builds beautifully crafted, high-quality garden rooms and we’re looking for someone who enjoys getting into the financial details but also sees the bigger picture to help us bring the numbers to life. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of financial accounting principles to drive strategic decisions and enhance operational efficiency. We’ve currently got one of our team on maternity leave, so there’s scope to pick up some day-to-day bookkeeping alongside this role in the interim too if of interest.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for improving our financial systems and processes, delivering high-quality reporting, and ensuring finance is a true business partner across the organisation. You’ll lead a small but capable finance team (currently 1 Finance Officer) and work acrossLittle Green Roomsand our sister companyWorkRoom. Your remit will span everything from budgeting and forecasting to risk reporting, cashflow management, compliance, and financial controls for both companies.
* Team leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team—creating a productive, supportive working environment.
* Financial control: Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payment authorisations, supplier relationships, reconciliations, and cash management.
* Reporting & insights: Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly management accounts, with a focus on segmental reporting and KPIs.
* Budgeting & forecasting: Lead the budgeting process and provide rolling forecasts that inform strategic decision-making.
* Cash & risk management: Deliver regular risk and cash flow reporting. Plan and forecast payments, manage banking relationships, and optimise working capital.
* Compliance: Manage VAT returns, oversee year-end close and liaise with external accountants for corporate tax and statutory filings.
* Cost management: Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency—including oversight of expense management tools like Pleo.
* Finance systems: Oversee and recommend improvements to financial systems and processes to ensure best-in-class performance.
* Business partnering: Work closely with the senior leadership team to provide insight, shape financial strategy, and support wider business goals.
* Legislative oversight: Ensure all finance activities are compliant with relevant legal, tax, and financial reporting standards.
About you
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
* Proven experience in a similar SME finance leadership role
* Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset
* Experience mentoring and managing a small finance team
* Excellent knowledge of financial principles, controls, and regulations
* Confident with finance systems, with strong Excel skills
* Hands-on, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
* Flexible, positive and committed team member, who works to high standards
* Promotes a culture of inclusivity
* Passionate about social and environmental issues
We understand that candidates have varying experiences, and it is unlikely that all aspects of the role description will be an exact match. Please don’t be deterred if that is the case – we’d love to hear from you if you are passionate about our company and have relevant experience.
Our small, but mighty team is looked after with a range of benefits, including;
* 20 days holiday, Xmas shutdown, flexible bank holiday options.
* Pension matched up to 3%.
* Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around core hours of 10am-3pm.
* Enhanced family leave and parental support.
* Social, charity events and volunteering leave.
* Annual profit share
What it’s like to work with us
We favour the environment and people over profit. We strive to be adaptable, innovative and personal in everything we do and want to be the best, not the biggest. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our approach to business and we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best.
Our office, showroom and workshops are all based on the vibrant Gloucester Road in Bristol, which means we see each other regularly and can support one another. We make sure we have time to connect and share information within our monthly team meetings and social events throughout the year. Our offices are dog friendly, so you’ll likely meet a few furry friends along the way! We’re always looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact. Everyone is welcome!
Recruitment process
Our interview process is designed to be informal and friendly to help us all get to know each other. Please familiarise yourself with the following deadlines and anticipated interview dates are currently; we’ve outlined the key dates for you to be aware of;
Application process: CV and cover letter
Power hour – meet the team:An opportunity for both parties to get a feel for the role
If you have any questions about the role or process, please feel free to get in touch on hello@littlegreenrooms.co.uk
Please be aware that we will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies, therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
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Full-time
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Finance and Sales
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Building Construction
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