Hands-On Temporary Finance Manager (VAT & Payroll)

Reed; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 53,726,000 - 57,308,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Temporary Finance Manager in the United Kingdom to lead core finance processes and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. The role is hands‑on, requiring ownership of payroll, VAT, and ledger management while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.

The candidate will handle end-to-end payroll, VAT/PAYE administration, and production of accounts up to Trial Balance, supporting ad hoc tasks as needed in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll handling (weekly and monthly).
• VAT, PAYE and pension administration experience.
• Ledger reconciliation and reporting to Trial Balance.
• Ability to produce financial data up to Trial Balance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Managing PAYE and pension contributions.
• Overseeing weekly and monthly payroll for about 50 weekly payroll employees and 10–12 monthly/weekly payroll staff.
• Maintaining and reconciling Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Producing accounts up to Trial Balance.
• Supporting general finance operations and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

VAT & PAYE

Ledger reconciliations

Trial Balance prep

Job description

Reed is seeking a Temporary Finance Manager in the United Kingdom to lead core finance processes and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. The role is hands‑on, requiring ownership of payroll, VAT, and ledger management while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.

The candidate will handle end-to-end payroll, VAT/PAYE administration, and production of accounts up to Trial Balance, supporting ad hoc tasks as needed in a fast‑paced environment.