Finance Manager

Crowley Cox; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowley Cox Limited in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Accountant to own the full transactional finance cycle in a fast-growing agency. This hands-on role covers AP, AR, payroll and month-end accounting.

You will process supplier invoices, raise client invoices, manage credit control and administer monthly payroll, with VAT returns and Xero reconciliation. Westminster offices offer a hybrid work setup and immediate start.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in an accounts or finance position.
• Experience across AP, AR and payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to follow up payments and resolve queries with clients and suppliers.
• Prioritise across multiple deadlines.
• Experience using Xero is advantageous.
• AAT or accounting qualification is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Manage AP ledger and supplier queries.
• Handle client invoicing, AR and credit control.
• Oversee monthly UK payroll.
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end journals and reconciliations.
• Maintain records in Xero and support VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reconciliation

Deadline management

Query resolution

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, Accountant to join a fast-growing London communications agency. This varied, hands-on position covers the full transactional finance cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end accounting. This is a permanent position paying up to £48,000 p.a. and starting immediately.

You’ll be responsible for everything from processing supplier invoices and payment runs to raising client invoices, managing credit control and administering monthly payroll. You’ll also support month-end journals and reconciliations, VAT returns and the ongoing accuracy of financial records in Xero.

Reporting directly to a friendly MD, this hybrid, stand-alone role would suit someone with solid accounts experience who enjoys variety and wants the opportunity to take ownership across multiple areas of finance. So, if you’re looking to broaden your accounting experience and want a varied role where you can take ownership across several areas of finance, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Based in lovely offices in Westminster, this fast-growing consultancy is looking to double in size in 2027, so this is a great opportunity to build your career as the company expands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supplier invoice processing and payment runs
• AP ledger management and supplier queries
• Client invoicing, AR and credit control
• Monthly UK payroll
• Bank and credit-card reconciliations
• Month-end journals and account reconciliations
• Maintaining records in Xero
• VAT returns and statutory filing support
• Responding to supplier, client and internal finance queries
• Supporting finance projects and process improvements

The successful candidate will have:

• Around 2-4 years’ experience in an accounts or finance position
• Good practical experience across AP, AR and payroll
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• The confidence to follow up payments and resolve queries with clients and suppliers
• The ability to prioritise and work effectively across multiple deadlines
• Ideally, experience using Xero
• AAT or another relevant accounting qualification is advantageous, but not essential

This is an immediate-start position, although applications will also be considered from candidates serving a notice period. In addition, we would be happy to consider applications from experienced candidates who may only want to work four days per week. Please note that there is a two-stage interview process, which will move quickly.

Other Job titles may include

Finance Assistant, Senior Finance Assistant, Accountant, Finance Manager