Finance & Operations Lead — Hybrid, High-Impact Role

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is partnering with a well-established central London communications business to recruit a Finance & Operations Manager. You will lead accounts payable, expenses, invoicing, cash management and month-end processes, with a strong focus on accuracy and stakeholder communication.

The role requires 3+ years in finance, strong Xero skills, AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, good UK VAT knowledge and excellent Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ finance experience.
• Strong Xero experience – essential.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Good knowledge of UK VAT.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, expenses and payments.
• Own sales invoicing, credit control and cash management.
• Complete bank reconciliations and VAT preparation.
• Support month-end and management reporting.
• Manage client contracts, onboarding and compliance.
• Track sales, expenses and client recharges.
• Manage timesheets, resource tracking and reporting.
• Support payroll, HR and wider business operations.

Skills

Xero experience

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Cedar Recruitment is partnering with a well-established central London communications business to recruit a Finance & Operations Manager. You will lead accounts payable, expenses, invoicing, cash management and month-end processes, with a strong focus on accuracy and stakeholder communication.

The role requires 3+ years in finance, strong Xero skills, AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, good UK VAT knowledge and excellent Excel.