Finance Manager

£55,000p/a - £65,000p/a Based in Central London - Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week) Fast growing SAAS business who are in the start up stage, which gives an excellent opportunity for a Part Qual/Finalist or QBE candidate to join the business as sole charge Finance Manager for 2 businesses. The right person will have an SME background and will have a 'hands on' mentality given they will be processing and raising invoices and taking accounts to trial balance, alongside producing all monthly reporting and preparing all VAT, TAX and year end accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to make a stamp on the function regarding process improvement and adding commercial value, with the scope of some exciting progression for the right person. The main responsibilities include: Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and variance analysis Produce clear, concise commentary on financial performance for the Finance Director and senior leadership Maintain and improve financial reporting processes and templates Support month-end and year-end close processes Payroll Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees Liaise with HR on starters, leavers, and changes to employee remuneration Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including PAYE, NI, and pension submissions Resolve payroll queries promptly and professionally Oversee the processing and tracking of client payments Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner Monitor aged debtors and follow up on outstanding balances Maintain strong client relationships with regard to billing and payment queries Reconciliations Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure all accounts are reconciled on a timely basis Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, investigating and resolving any discrepancies Support accounts payable reconciliations and supplier statement reviews Cashflow Management Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts Monitor actual cash positions against forecasts and flag variances Support the Finance Director in managing working capital effectively Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic reforecasts Work with budget holders to gather inputs and challenge assumptions Track actuals against budget and provide meaningful analysis of variances Finance Operations & Compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and ensure timely submission Support the external audit process and liaise with auditors as required Identify and recommend improvements to financial controls and processes Experience Proven experience in a similar management accounting or finance role Hands-on experience with payroll processing and HMRC compliance Strong background in reconciliations, cashflow forecasting, and management reporting Experience working within an SME environment is advantageous Commercially minded with a good understanding of business operations Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with non-finance stakeholders Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets