Full job description

Finance Manager


Location: London, hybrid working available
Role type: Fixed Term Contract
Duration: 12 months
Salary: £55,000 + excellent benefits
An established membership-focused organisation is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its team. This is a key role overseeing day-to-day financial operations, monthly management reporting and the smooth running of core transactional processes. You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and an excellent finance service.


This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys hands-on financial management, improving processes and mentoring junior team members.


The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the daily transactional finance activity and lead the month-end cycle. Responsibilities include:
*Managing day-to-day financial transactions and the integrity of the accounting system
*Reviewing and overseeing accounts receivable, purchase orders, bank postings and expenses
*Ensuring all transactions are correctly processed, recorded and reconciled
*Working with internal teams to ensure sales activity in the CRM aligns with the ledger
*Reviewing payroll information and supporting payroll accuracy
*Leading the month-end close process, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
*Preparing the monthly MI pack in partnership with the Financial Controller and Business Planning team
*Supporting the year-end audit, statutory accounts and audit queries
*Preparing VAT returns and supporting corporation tax and PAYE reporting
*Contributing to finance policies, procedures and process improvements
*Providing guidance and development support to a Finance Apprentice


Essential experience
*A full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
*Strong financial accounting skills with solid knowledge of controls, reconciliations and technical accounting
*Experience operating within a busy finance function, ideally including month-end and audit
*Good systems knowledge. Experience with Sun Systems and CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Dynamics is desirable
*Strong Excel and PowerPoint ability
*An interest in process improvement and exploring opportunities to use AI and automation
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with teams across the organisation
*A proactive attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
*Experience in a membership organisation is desirable but not essential