Finance Manager

Membershipbespoke; London; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This pivotal role involves managing payroll, preparing management accounts, and supporting financial stability through strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accountancy qualification and demonstrate strong financial acumen, particularly in VAT and cost classification. With a hybrid working model, this position offers a balanced approach to work-life integration while contributing to the growth of a leading trade association. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Office closures during Christmas

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification is essential for this role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT and financial strategy is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare management accounts and handle payroll efficiently.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

VAT (partial exemption)

Financial strategy

Cost classification

Sage 50 & Payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Manager – our client is a rapidly growing Trade Association

*** Urgent hiring need - the ideal candidate will be on less than two weeks' notice ***

Office Location: Holborn, London
Salary: £67,950 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) – One office day must be Tuesday

About the organisation:

Our client is the leading membership organisation in its field across the UK. They advocate for policies that support sustainable growth in the sector and ensure that the industry thrives.

Role Overview

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, maintaining accurate records, preparing management accounts, handling payroll, and supporting the wider team in financial matters. You will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and efficiency, while also recommending process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers, cash/petty cash, and membership subscription records.
• Payroll & Pensions: Manage payroll and year-end returns in compliance with statutory regulations, ensuring correct administration of the company pension scheme.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare quarterly management accounts, budget reports, VAT returns (partial exemption method), and rolling forecasts.
• Audits & Compliance: Support the preparation of annual statutory financial accounts, oversee the audit process, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investment & Cash Flow Management: Administer short-term investments, cash flow forecasts, and liaise with investment managers for long-term financial planning.
• Supervise: 2 part-time members of staff.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of VAT (partial exemption), financial strategy, and cost classification.
• Experience using Sage 50 & Payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience with RTI and payroll management.
• Understanding of membership organisations.
• Familiarity with small business finance operations.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme – Employer contributes 15%, employee contributes 5%.
Private healthcare & life insurance.
Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and office closures (Christmas).

How to Apply

Send us your CV

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.