Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Central London

Employment Type: Full-Time (3 days per week in office)

Sector: PE Firm

Company Overview

This busies owns trading entities in the UK which offer mentoring services to individuals at the highest level of industry.

The 2 entities were bought by a PE firm, creating a Group which has continued to experience rapid growth both in the UK and overseas.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the firm's financial processes, from invoicing and payment runs to bank reconciliations and some month-end activities. The ideal candidate will be qualified by experience and possess a strong understanding of finance operations within a fast-paced environment. This individual will also be a proactive business partner, providing financial insights and support to other departments. This is a full-time position with three days required in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Accounts Receivable: Manage the generation, review, and distribution of client and internal invoices; ensure timely collections.
• Bills & Accounts payable: upload and code supplier invoices to Xero. Respond to ad hoc queries such as requests for statements of account
• Payment Runs: Process payment runs for approval, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines for supplier payments and expenses.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end close procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of Deferred income schedules.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with various teams across the firm to provide financial insights and support, helping drive informed decision-making.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial operations and implement improvements where necessary.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar finance/accounting role, ideally within a Professional services business
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, payment runs, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Excel / gSheets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
  
  

Key Attributes

• Qualified by experience (QBE) or formal accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Generous 7% Employers pension, 5% employee contribution (option to increase Employee contribution
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, life insurance, income protection insurance and access to Vitality fitness tracker and perks.
  
  

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