Finance Manager

The Supply Register; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in England is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, including payroll and invoicing. The ideal candidate will have proven finance experience and strong numerical skills. Responsibilities include managing weekly payroll, preparing accurate invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private healthcare plan

Annual Awards

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, payroll or accounts-based role.
• Confident, professional communicator with strong stakeholder-management skills.
• Good working knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate.
• Prepare, reconcile and issue accurate invoices to schools.
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice queries.

Skills

Finance experience

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will take ownership of day–to–day financial operations at The Supply Register, ensuring the accurate processing of payroll, invoicing, financial coordination and compliance.

Working closely with internal teams, schools, candidates and supply–chain partners, the role is critical in maintaining financial accuracy, operational efficiency and a high standard of service delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll, Invoicing & Financial Operations

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and all timesheets are approved prior to processing

• Prepare, reconcile and issue accurate invoices to schools, academies and education clients

• Manage weekly invoicing and self–billing cycles, reconciling approved timesheets against agreed client billing schedules

• Liaise with wider Payroll and Finance colleagues to ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule

• Upload, reconcile and maintain invoices and self–bills within Xero, ensuring financial data integrity

• Manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice queries, copy invoice requests and credit note queries

• Escalate or assign approval requests to the relevant Regional Manager where required

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with GDPR, HMRC and financial compliance requirements

• Act as the first point of contact for internal colleagues, schools, agencies and suppliers on finance–related matters

• Support onboarding administration and wider office support tasks as required

• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to effective reconciliation of payments

• Ensure a well–organised, compliant and professional working environment.

What We re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a finance, payroll or accounts–based role

• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast–paced environment

• Confident, professional communicator with strong stakeholder–management skills

• Good working knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation

Desirable:

• Experience within recruitment, education or temporary workforce environments

• AAT qualification (or working towards)

• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

Why Join The Supply Register?

• Experience within recruitment, education or temporary workforce environments

• AAT qualification (or working towards)

• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software

• Annual Awards

• Private healthcare plan

• Free onsite parking