Finance Manager

VWA Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Excellent benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Job summary

VWA Ltd is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Holborn, London. You will own the end-to-end finance function and build a robust financial infrastructure to support growth.

The role requires proactive finance professionals with an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). You will also work independently, manage records, and improve finance processes, offering a competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge in financial planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounting cycle including payroll.
• Ensure all financial records are audit-ready.
• Oversee budget planning and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong spreadsheet and financial modelling skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Proactive, independent work

Education

Accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero or similar financial tools

Job description

Competitive salary, plus discretionary bonus

Holborn

Permanent

Hybrid, 2 days WFH

4-FMQ/RW

About the Client:

Our client are a rapidly scaling executive search firm, with offices in London and NYC. They are looking for an experienced and fully-qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Finance Manager to join their London team.

About the Finance Manager Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, pro-active finance professional who is looking for the next step in their career. This is a hands-on role, and will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, as well as helping to build a robust financial infrastructure to support continued business growth. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Own the end‑to‑end accounting cycle, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring all paperwork is audit-ready
• Own credit control and debtor collections
• Support with budgeting, financial planning and forecasting
• Produce financial narratives and analysis for leadership teams
• Maintain oversight of supplier agreements and customer contracts
• Oversee and improve automated finance workflows, such as AI‑assisted bookkeeping and expense management
• Liaise with banks, accountants, auditors and advisors on compliance and statutory administration
• Any additional tasks, as required

Candidate Specification:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
• Accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is essential
• Strong spreadsheet and financial modelling skills
• Experience improving processes, and building structure is highly desirable
• Experience with Xero, or similar financial tools is highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive, and able to work independently

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary, plus discretionary bonus and excellent benefits
• Core hours are 8.30am – 6pm, although flexibility is required
• Offices located in Holborn