Finance Manager - UK

The Legends Agency; Capetown (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to enhance their financial processes. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director, gaining comprehensive exposure to financial operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and implementing process improvements. With a focus on career development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for someone passionate about finance and technology. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and personal growth while contributing to the agency's success.

Benefits

Employee share option scheme

Choice of Mac or Windows laptop

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly culture

Career development opportunities

Generous staff discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance experience in a technology business.
• Proactive with strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes and manage bookkeeping support.
• Lead monthly close and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage payroll processes.

Skills

Finance Management

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Team Collaboration

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Remote

Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (SA Time)

Salary: R60,000 - R70,000 per month

Job Description

Our client seeks a smart, motivated, and detail-oriented Finance Manager to develop and maintain efficient financial processes. This role is integral to ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence. Working closely with the Finance Director and outsourced bookkeepers, the Finance Manager will gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function. This is a broad, hands-on role with a clear pathway to the Financial Controller level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Processes: Manage outsourced bookkeeping support, ensuring accurate and timely transaction recording and accounts payable processing.
• Monthly Close & Reconciliation: Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions and account reconciliations.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure VAT, Sales Tax, and Payroll Tax filings are accurate and submitted on time.
• Cash Flow Management: Update weekly cash flow reports to support working capital management.
• Financial Systems Integrity: Maintain data accuracy across finance systems, ensuring reconciliations and updates align with internal policies.
• Process Improvements: Identify inefficiencies and implement enhancements to optimize financial operations.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Preparation: Assist in financial statement preparation and audit processes.
• Payroll Management: Oversee the monthly payroll process.
• Management Accounts & KPI Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Policy & Procedure Development: Contribute to the documentation and refinement of financial policies and procedures.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Gain exposure to financial planning and analysis, collaborating with the Finance Director to model performance and manage variances.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance role, preferably within a high-growth technology business or practice environment.
• ACA, ACCA, and CIMA qualified or near qualification.
• Proactive and hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain responsiveness during peak periods.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Passion for technology and a track record of developing efficient financial processes.
• Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience working with multiple teams and managing cross-functional relationships.
• Solid transactional finance experience, particularly in accounts payable.
• Some exposure to management accounts with a desire to develop further in this area.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Xero.
• Nice-to-have: Background in marketplace or retail businesses with a large supplier network.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee share option scheme - be part of our journey
• Choice of Mac or Windows laptop
• Flexible working splits your time between home and our office
• Family-friendly working hours and culture
• Clear career development path with opportunities for growth
• Generous staff discounts to furnish your home with designer pieces
• A work environment tailored to you; we support flexible ways of working to enhance productivity, happiness, and fulfillment