Finance Manager

Somerce; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing social commerce agency in London is seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. The role involves managing financial operations, cash flow, reporting, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar finance role, strong knowledge of invoicing and payments, and proficiency with accounting software like Xero. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

£50 monthly gym membership

Up to 10 days work from anywhere

28 days holiday

Regular team socials

Personal development allowance

Opportunities to travel for events

Qualifications

• Experience in finance management or similar positions.
• Knowledge of cash flow, reporting, and compliance.
• Ability to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Deliver monthly financial reports and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Strong knowledge of invoicing

Proficiency with Xero

Detail-oriented and organised

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Somerce is a fast-growing social commerce agency, helping brands succeed on TikTok Shop through live shopping, content, and performance marketing. As the business scales, Somerce is bringing finance operations in-house to create structure, improve visibility, and free up the founder and MD from day-to-day finance management.

Somerce is looking for a Finance Manager who can take full ownership of the finance function — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely reporting, while supporting leadership with the insight needed to make informed decisions.

Financial Operations

• Raise and issue client invoices.
• Chase overdue invoices and manage debtor control.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments.
• Oversee reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records in Xero.

Cash Flow & Control

• Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure strong liquidity.
• Monitor payment schedules and optimise working capital.
• Support budget management and cost control.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Track and analyse performance (revenue, costs, margin) and flag variances.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership on risks and opportunities.

Compliance & Governance

• Liaise with external accountants on VAT, payroll, and year-end accounts.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and approval processes.

Business Partnering

• Act as the internal go-to for finance, providing clear updates to the founder and MD.
• Support strategic planning and forecasting with accurate data.
• Identify areas to improve efficiency and profitability.

Leadership & Initiative

• Take ownership of building a structured, professional finance system.
• Proactively suggest and implement process improvements.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on financial procedures when needed.

• Experience in a finance role (Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, payments, cash flow, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Xero (or similar accounting software) and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in agency, e-commerce, or retail sectors.
• Payroll management knowledge.
• Previous exposure to scaling SMEs and working with founders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• £50 monthly gym membership
• Up to 10 days per year work from anywhere
• 28 days holiday
• Regular team socials
• Personal development allowance
• Opportunities to travel for events and industry networking