Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Autonomy in role

Job summary

3D Personnel, Southampton, is seeking a Finance Manager / Finance & Payroll Manager to lead weekly payroll, management accounts and financial operations for a growing recruitment business. You will work closely with senior management and support accounting processes across ledgers, VAT, and compliance.

The role offers autonomy in a hands-on environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities to influence business processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in weekly payroll for temporary/contract staff.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and reporting.
• Excellent Excel and accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly payroll for temporary and contract workforce.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee ledgers, invoicing, and credit control.
• Run bank reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Support VAT, year-end accounts and compliance.
• Handle admin/HR tasks and liaise with senior management.

Skills

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Cash flow monitoring

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA advantageous

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 12, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Southampton, Hampshire* Posted 13 hours ago* £40,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Manager / Finance & Payroll Manager3D Personnel is an established and growing recruitment business specialising in the Construction, Civil Engineering, M&E and Infrastructure sectors across the UK and Ireland. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Finance All-Rounder to join our team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our recruitment business. This is a varied, hands-on position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of their responsibilities and working closely with senior management.### The RoleReporting to the Finance Director and Managing Director, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, with a particular focus on weekly payroll, management reporting and financial administration.Key responsibilities include:Managing weekly payroll for our temporary and contract workforce, including timesheets, starters, leavers and deductionsPreparing monthly management accounts and financial reportsOverseeing purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing and credit controlManaging bank reconciliations and supporting cash flow reportingSupporting VAT returns, year-end accounts and complianceMaintaining accurate financial records and accounting systemsSupporting wider business administration and HR-related tasksWorking closely with our recruitment consultants and management team to ensure smooth financial operations### About YouWe are looking for someone who has:Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Finance Officer or similar all-round finance roleExperience managing weekly payroll, ideally within recruitment, staffing or another temporary labour businessStrong knowledge of accounting processes and financial reportingGood Excel skills and experience with accounting softwareExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailA proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to work independentlyAAT qualifications or progress towards ACCA/CIMA would be advantageous but not essential### What We Offer* The opportunity to join an established and growing recruitment business* A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy* A supportive, friendly and professional working environment* The opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence business processes* Competitive salary and benefits packageIf you are an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role within a busy and successful recruitment business, we would welcome your application