Finance Manager

uhomes.com; Greater London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Global exposure

Training opportunities

Job summary

uhomes.com is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations, reporting, compliance, budgeting and forecasting. You will provide commercial insights to support business growth and lead the finance team from London or Manchester on-site.

The role requires a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with at least 5 years in commercial finance, strong UK accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with UK accounting knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial finance or management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analysis and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee UK VAT, PAYE/NI and Corporation Tax compliance.
• Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Liaise with external auditors and support statutory accounts.
• Maintain strong financial controls and improve finance processes and systems.
• Provide commercial financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Optimise finance systems and reporting tools such as Xero, Sage and Excel.

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

uhomes.com is a leading global housing platform helping international students and young professionals find quality accommodation with ease and confidence. Established in 2015, Uhomes operates across 26 countries, offering more than 3,400 properties in major academic hubs worldwide.

With over 120,000 students supported, Uhomes combines technology and expert guidance to simplify the overseas housing experience. Our user-friendly platform offers comprehensive property information, virtual property viewing and live broadcasting, providing customers with a seamless and reliable accommodation booking experience.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations, reporting, compliance, budgeting and forecasting, while providing commercial insights to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, variance analysis and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee UK VAT, PAYE/NI and Corporation Tax compliance.
• Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Liaise with external auditors and support statutory accounts.
• Maintain strong financial controls and improve finance processes and systems.
• Provide commercial financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Optimise finance systems and reporting tools such as Xero, Sage and Excel.

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial finance or management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and PivotTables.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous team management experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work on-site in London or Manchester.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career development in a fast-growing international company.
• Exposure to the global property and housing industry.
• Collaborative, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.