Finance Manager

Robertson Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization is seeking a Finance Manager for a permanent role in London, offering a hybrid work model. This position entails managing payroll, producing management accounts, and leading a small finance team. The ideal candidate is experienced in payroll management and accounting, and possesses strong leadership skills. This role is pivotal in enhancing finance functions while supporting essential services across the UK.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of running and reconciling payroll for 100+ staff.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles and experience producing management accounts.
• Confident line manager or supervisor with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the payroll function and streamline processes.
• Lead on the production of monthly management accounts.
• Manage VAT and prepare for external audits.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounting principles

Leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Do you enjoy taking ownership of payroll and management accounts? Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for process improvement and people management? Are you looking for a role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a genuine difference? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Robertson Bell is delighted to be working with a values-driven national organisation to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to take on a pivotal post within a small but dedicated finance function, supporting an organisation that delivers essential services across the UK. Reporting into the Finance Director, this is a hands-on role with a broad remit – and a real opportunity to make improvements.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Taking ownership of the payroll function (around 400 employees, including casual workers), working to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Leading on the production of monthly management accounts and working closely with the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner on forecasting and budgeting.
• Completing and improving balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on strengthening processes and internal controls.
• Managing VAT (including partial exemption) and preparing for external audits.
• Line managing two Finance Officers, overseeing day to day responsibilities and fostering development opportunities.

This is a full-time permanent position based in London with a hybrid working model – typically two days per week in the office. The organisation offers a supportive culture, excellent work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to work that has a lasting social impact.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable experience of running and reconciling payroll – ideally for 100+ staff.
• Bring strong technical understanding of accounting principles and experience producing management accounts.
• Be a confident line manager or supervisor, with a collaborative and proactive approach to leadership.
• Be process-driven, with the ability to identify and deliver improvements to efficiency and controls.

Applications are under constant review so apply now to be considered!