Senior Finance Manager (6 month FTC, 3 days a week)

Pertemps; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative agency in London is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract, working 3 days a week. The role involves managing month-end close processes, payroll for UK and US, and compliance with VAT returns. Applicants must be fluent in Excel and Xero, comfortable working independently, and flexible in their approach. Remote work is available for UK-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Excel and Xero required.
• Experience in a creative agency environment is beneficial.
• Independent with a flexible working approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process including reconciliations.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Manage payroll processing across UK and US offices.
• Oversee supplier payment runs ensuring compliance.
• Review and submit VAT returns in line with requirements.

Skills

Fluency in Excel

Fluency in Xero

Independent working

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview

We are working with a London based creative agency to help them find a Senior Finance Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract, working 3 days a week. This work can be done remotely, but you must be UK based.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including reviews, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with clear analysis and accurate data.
• Manage payroll processing (across UK and US offices) and ensure timely and accurate staff payments.
• Oversee and authorise supplier payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Review and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Administer, review and track team expense pots.
• Perform ad hoc finance tasks, including updating analysis spreadsheets and supporting wider finance projects when needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Applicants must be fluent in Excel and Xero.
• Comfortable working independently and have a flexible approach.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Experience in a creative agency environment is beneficial.