Finance Manager

Overview

In this hands-on role, you will own financial operations, reporting, and controls to strengthen and scale the finance function in a fast-growing tech company. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and lead a small team to deliver accurate month-end close, statutory reporting, and compliance across taxes and HMRC. The role offers exposure to system improvements, cash management, and commercial decision support in a dynamic environment. You will help shape the finance function as the business scales, balancing rigor with speed.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Annual statutory accounts and end-to-end external audit management
• VAT, CIS, corporation tax and other HMRC compliance
• Purchase-to-pay and revenue ledger processes
• Cash management, bank reconciliations and internal controls
• Fixed assets, inventory and payroll-related finance processes
• Finance systems administration and process improvement
• Revenue recognition and financial analysis
• Supporting wider finance projects and business decision-making
• Leading and developing an Accountant and Finance Assistant

Key requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong external audit and financial reporting experience
• Excellent technical knowledge across accounting, tax and controls
• Experience improving or implementing finance systems
• Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• strong communication
• leadership and people management
• problem-solving and analytical thinking
• accounting standards knowledge
• tax compliance expertise
• internal controls and governance

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