Financial Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services advisory firm is looking for a Financial Manager to oversee internal financial management and regulatory compliance in Central London. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with experience in finance roles. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, preparing management accounts, and liaising with external accountants. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with a preference for office-based work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Career path in a growing advisory business

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in practice finance, regulatory filings, and management reporting.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all bank accounts and oversee daily and monthly cash management.
• Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts, monitoring liquidity.
• Produce monthly management accounts and assist with budgeting.

Skills

Fully Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Experience in financial manager/compliance roles

Ability to interpret cashflow forecasts

Sound understanding of UK regulatory frameworks

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Confident communication skills

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to join a successful Financial Services Advisory business

Broad Financial Manager role

About Our Client

A leading financial services advisory and restructuring firm with offices in Central London.

Job Description

The Financial Manager will take responsibility for the internal financial management, regulatory compliance, and case support functions across the business. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will:

• Maintain all bank accounts and oversee daily and monthly cash management.
• Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts, monitoring liquidity across the business.
• Produce monthly management accounts, assisting with budgeting and reporting.
• Process and reconcile staff expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely reimbursement.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and manage annual returns for the firm and affiliated entities.
• Liaise with external accountants on payroll, tax filings, and statutory accounts.
• Manage insurance schedules and supporting annual renewals
• Prepare and submit Companies House filings, board resolutions, and shareholder documentation.
• Prepare and submit FCA regulatory returns, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with corporate service providers for any non-UK entity obligations

The Successful Applicant

• Must be Fully Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with demonstrable experience in practice finance, regulatory filings, and management reporting.
• Experience in a financial manager, compliance, or insolvency finance role within a financial / professional services environment.
• Ability to prepare and interpret cashflow forecasts, management accounts, and statutory returns.
• Sound understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including ICAEW, FCA, VAT, and company secretarial duties.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with partners, external advisers, and stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary & benefits

Career path in a growing advisory business.

Offices in Central London (Charing Cross).

Hybrid working although preference is more office based than home