Finance Manager

WaterStream; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading swimming pool retailer in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. You will manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and VAT returns. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Xero and strong backgrounds in SME finance. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME.
• Extensive experience with Xero accounting software.
• Knowledge of VAT principles and submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-currency bank accounts.
• Manage the full supplier lifecycle.
• Take charge of credit control.
• Prepare accurate VAT returns.
• Collate payroll data for 50 staff.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Xero

Multi-currency bank reconciliations

Credit control

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Xero

Odoo ERP

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager / Coolham, RH11 / Up to £45,000 per annum

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a new challenge? We are the UK's leading swimming pool retailer, and we're experiencing consistent double-digit growth in a booming market. We're looking for a talented and self-motivated Finance Manager to take full ownership of our company's financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the key finance professional within our team of 50 people. Reporting directly to the Company Director, you'll manage the entire finance function from transactional processing to reporting. If you thrive on autonomy and are confident working in a standalone role, this position is for you.

Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliation: Handle multi-currency bank accounts, including GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Accounts Payable: Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from processing invoices to running payments.
• Accounts Receivable: Take charge of credit control to ensure healthy cash flow.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations.
• Payroll: Collate data for our 50 staff members and work with our external accountants.
• Expenses: Oversee the staff expenses process.
• System Management: Act as the key user for Xero and liaise with the operations team on data from our Odoo ERP system.

Qualifications / What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar standalone role within an SME.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong experience with multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT principles and submission processes.
• A confident and professional approach to credit control.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum
• Flexible working options.
• The chance to be a key player in a successful, market-leading company.
• A high-impact, autonomous role with direct access to senior leadership.
• A dynamic, positive, and friendly work environment.

If you're ready to dive into a new challenge and become a crucial part of our continued success, please submit your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss.