Finance Manager

Whiteoak Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services provider in London seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced SME, excellent presentation and financial reporting skills, and a strong command of English. The role offers a salary of £38k-£42k with benefits including pension and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working as a lead Finance professional in a fast-paced SME.
• Fluent level of both spoken and written English.
• The ability to produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.
• Working knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Company expenses & payroll functions.
• Deliver insightful, accurate monthly management accounts and other financial reporting.
• Manage cash and liquidity needs of the business.
• Collaborate with MD on foreign currency matters and participate in financing arrangements.
• Take lead of Corporation Tax returns, VAT returns, & Payroll Submissions.

Skills

Financial accounting management

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Technical financial skills

Numeracy

IT skills including Quickbooks and Excel

Fluent English

Education

AAT Qualifications

Tools

Quickbooks

Excel

Job description

Overview

A "Hands-On" Finance Manager is required for a fast-growing, privately-owned SME. The company provides fully serviced office space to several organisations across a range of industry sectors. Clients benefit from vibrant working spaces, combined with a first-class customer focussed support team. The company have serviced offices in London, Mumbai & Tenerife and they are continuing to expand their portfolio across London & Mumbai as they meet the increasing demand for high quality, stimulating, flexible office space. With a current Turnover of 5 million the company expect to grow to a 10 million turnover within the next 12-24 months through organic growth and acquisition. As a result of this growth, the Managing Director is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to work closely with him & to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations of a business.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Director the Finance Manager will have a varied role, which is likely to evolve as the company continues its growth trajectory. Based in an office in the Barbican 4 days a week with 1 day from home your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Manage the Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Company expenses & payroll functions
• Deliver insightful, accurate monthly management accounts and other financial reporting.
• Manage cash and liquidity needs of business, maintaining weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Manage and develop day to day banking arrangements as required
• Collaborate with MD on foreign currency matters and participate in new financing arrangements.
• Support Ops management team in the control of project and department costs.
• Collaborate with MD on annual budget & quarterly budget process.
• Take lead of Corporation Tax returns, VAT returns, & Payroll Submissions.
• Manage the day to day relationship with HMRC Liaise Specialist Subcontractors,
• Suppliers and cleaning contractors Monitor project budgets and other business costs highlighting any commercial risks to MD.
• Undertake ad-hoc finance projects as required by MD

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have/be all of the following :
• 3-5 years experience working as a lead Finance professional in a fast- paced SME Fluent level of both spoken and written English
• AAT Qualifications
• A high-level of presenting skills and interpretation of financial information.
• Possess sound technical skills and a high level of numeracy.
• Highly competent in managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• The ability to develop external relationships with appropriate contacts such as Auditors, Solicitors, Bankers and HMRC.
• The ability to produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.
• Working knowledge of financial regulations and legislation. Strong IT Skills including Quickbooks & Excel

Remuneration & Benefits

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a basic of 38k- 42k, 25 DH, Pension and excellent long term career prospects