Finance & Office Manager

Ernst & Young; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for a Finance & Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance functions and support the wider business. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing cashflow forecasts, and processing payroll. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in Xero. This position offers a supportive working environment with the possibility of home working for those living in the Cumberland area.

Benefits

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Home working possible

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager / Office Manager role.
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Proficiency in Xero and other accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage cashflow forecasts and annual budgets.
• Produce financial reports and manage ledgers.
• Process payroll and complete reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting and bookkeeping knowledge

Experience in Finance Manager role

Proficiency in Xero

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Flexible and hands-on approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance & Office Manager to join our Client and take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function while supporting the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts
• Working closely with external accountants
• Managing short‑ and long‑term cashflow forecasts and annual budgets
• Producing weekly and monthly financial reports
• Managing Sales & Purchase Ledger, credit control and payment runs
• Processing payroll and related submissions
• Completing bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Producing accounts up to trial balance and submitting VAT returns
• Acting as the main point of contact for HMRC and other external bodies
• Supporting office administration, basic HR and operational tasks
• Providing direct support to the Managing Director

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager / Office Manager role
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
• High proficiency in Xero and other accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Positive, flexible and hands‑on approach

Benefits

• Salary (subject to qualifications and experience)
• Home working possible (must live within the Cumberland area)
• Supportive working environment with a varied and autonomous role
• Opportunity to make a real impact within the business

Application Process

Apply now – we appreciate your interest and will contact you if you are shortlisted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application no longer competing for the advertised position. No discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation is intended in this posting.