Finance and Operations Manager

Company: Cedar
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Location: Seaford
Job Description:

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Finance & Operations Manager

£45,000 – £50,000 | Central London | Hybrid

Cedar has partnered with a successful and well established communications business based in central London, working across corporate communications, public affairs and strategic campaigns.

It is a high-performing, close-knit business with a strong reputation, and this is a great opportunity to join a small team where your work will have genuine visibility and impact.

The successful candidate will be a strong finance professional, ideally part-qualified, with excellent Xero experience, strong attention to detail and the confidence to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Please note study support is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounts payable, expenses and payments
  • Own sales invoicing, credit control and cash management
  • Complete bank reconciliations and VAT preparation
  • Support month-end and management reporting
  • Manage client contracts, onboarding and compliance
  • Track sales, expenses and client recharges
  • Manage timesheets, resource tracking and reporting
  • Support payroll, HR and wider business operations

Person specification

  • 3+ years’ finance experience
  • Strong Xero experience – essential
  • AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • Good knowledge of UK VAT
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and senior stakeholders

Why apply?

  • This is not just a transactional finance role. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, have visibility across the business and play an important role in both the finance function and wider operations. xwwtmva
  • If you are organised and proactive finance professional who wants responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a real difference, this is a role worth exploring.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026