Finance Manager

London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant/Finance Manager to join a fast-moving company in the furniture design industry. The role involves managing financial operations and supporting strategic decisions to drive business success.
  • Exciting role within growing company
  • Looking for immediately available candidate

About Our Client

This company designs and produces innovative household products that blend functionality with sleek, modern design. Its range includes items like sensor-activated trash cans, soap dispensers, and organizational tools that aim to simplify daily tasks. The focus is on creating durable, high-quality products with smart features that enhance convenience, efficiency, and hygiene in everyday life.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Finance Manager role will be:Month end management and reporting

* Timely execution of month end tasks

* Manage prepayments, accruals and fixed assets

* Deliver reliable and accurate monthly flash report and period end financial reports

* Provide insightful Month End commentary and review with Directors

* Input to cost control measures

* Cash flow forecasting including review of AP and factory balances and pending AR receipts

* Assist with financial analysisReceivables and payables

* Oversee receivables and payables and provide support to team

* Manage due diligence processes for new customer and suppliers

* Ensure on time cash collection and supplier paymentsBanking

* Create, review and execute the weekly payment run

* Manage foreign currency

* Soldo & Barclaycard administration and review of transactions

* Supervise expense sign-offFinance development & projects

* Assist with annual budgeting & cost control processes

* Review finance team performance including annual appraisals

* Develop financial controls that are progressive and widely understood

* Collaborate with sales account managers to provide financial insights for customer programming

* Other ad hoc tasks and projects as requiredCompliance

* Oversee UK & European tax and compliance and returns (VAT, duty, IOSS)

* Manage annual audit and statutory reporting with external auditors

* Review general ledger and chart of accounts

* ONS Survey submissionsPayroll

* Lead the monthly payroll process and review

* Complete monthly pension submissions

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accountant/Finance Manager should have:

* Part qualified (with relevant experience) or qualified - ACA, ACCA, AICPA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification
* 5 years plus accounting experience
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Advanced IT skills, early adopter of new IT platforms
* Curious and ambitious, with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

The successful Finance Manager will receive:

  • Competitive salary of approximately of up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • Permanent position offering job stability and growth opportunities.
  • Potential for additional benefits (to be confirmed).
  • Opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative environment within a thriving, London based sector
Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6820178
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-082025-6820178