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

Pertemps Network Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A London based creative agency is seeking a Senior Finance Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract, working 3 days a week with remote flexibility. You'll lead month-end processes, prepare management accounts, and manage payroll across UK and US offices. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and Xero, with a preference for those with agency experience. This role is pivotal for financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with managing payroll across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of VAT returns and compliance with HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process including reconciliations.
• Deliver monthly management accounts with accurate data.
• Manage payroll processing for the UK and US offices.

Skills

Fluent in Excel

Fluent in Xero

Ability to work independently

Flexible approach

Comfortable multitasking

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

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.

Working as part of a small finance team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial health of the business by maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering insightful reporting. This role will provide the financial elements needed to support strategic decision-making, efficient operations, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities will be broad and include:

• 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.

Applicants must be fluent in Excel and Xero, be comfortable working independently, have a flexible approach, be able to multi-task, and be comfortable working to deadlines. A background working in a creative agency environment will also be beneficial.