Finance Manager

General Summary of Role:

As Finance Manager you will take ownership of the financial management and reporting of the business, playing a key strategic role in supporting decision\-making at both Senior Leadership and Board level. You will oversee all core financial processes from day\-to\-day bookkeeping through to management accounts and forecasting. You will bring a proactive, analytical mindset to help drive financial clarity across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives working autonomously and is confident leading finance in a dynamic, fast\-paced environment. In addition to your core finance responsibilities, you will provide adhoc office management support, helping to ensure the smooth running of our operations.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

*Finance*

● Take ownership of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing,

payments, and credit control

● Reconcile bank transactions and maintain accurate, up\-to\-date financial records including company credit card reconciliation

● Process employee and freelancer expense claims

● Monitor cash flow, manage financial risk, and lead on budget tracking and forecasting

● Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the SLT and quarterly for the Board, providing clear commentary and insight to support decision\-making

● Liaise with external accountants and lead on preparation of documentation for year\-end accounts

● Oversee payroll preparation and HMRC submissions working closely with external accountants, ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations including P11D preparation, holiday and sick leave reporting.

● Maintain robust digital filing of receipts, invoices, and all finance\-related documents

● Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls across the business

*Office Management (Ad Hoc)*

● Act as a point of contact for general office queries, escalating where appropriate

● Maintain and order office supplies, stationery, and refreshments

● Oversee office equipment and coordinate with suppliers for maintenance or repairs

● Support the wider team with general administrative tasks as required

● Help maintain a well\-organised, welcoming office environment

Skills and Experience:

● Proven experience in a finance management or senior bookkeeping role, ideally within a small business or agency environment

● A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA part\-qualified or qualified) is desirable

● Proficiency in Xero accounting software

● Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, including the ability to build and maintain financial models and reporting templates

● Comfortable working with additional computer software as required.

● Experience preparing management accounts and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders

● Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

● Self\-motivated, organised, and confident working independently with minimal supervision

● Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and HMRC requirements

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

• finance management: 2 years (required)


• bookkeeping: 2 years (required)


• Xero: 1 year (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

• Harrogate, North Yorkshire (required)

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