Financial Manager
- London
- £60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and review bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledgers, to ensure accurate and timely financial data entry prepared by Finance Assistant
- Full ownership of the monthly management accounts, including:
- Profit & Loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Budget vs actuals and variance analysis
- Commentary and insights for senior leadership
- Compile and present board packs, delivering clear financial narratives and recommendations
- Manage credit control, ensuring timely collections and maintaining strong cash flow
- Coordinate year-end audit preparation, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors
- Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
- Utilise Xero to manage financial records, reporting, and reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations to drive efficiency and scalability
- A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE.
- Prior experience transferring external accounts in-house is essential
- Experience in a high-volume industry, like hospitality is essential
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with accounting software and financial tools.
- Experience in managing budgets and cash flow effectively.
- A proactive approach with attention to detail and accuracy.
- £60,000 - £70,000 salary (negotiable)
- Permanent contract
- Hybrid working (2 days working from home)
- Wellness benefit, Free Lunches, Discounts across restaurants
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and standard pension
- Flexible working hours, typically 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with an early start / late finish option.