Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location:

East London (office-based, ) Salary: £50,000 – £55,000  benefits A growing and fast-paced retail business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its London-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a full finance function within a dynamic, multi-site environment. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in both the day-to-day financial operations and long-term strategic planning of the business.

Key Responsibilities Oversee daily cash, bank, and card reconciliations across multiple locations Monitor cash flow, banking activities, and financial controls Manage supplier accounts, invoice queries, and purchasing processes Prepare payroll information and ensure timely submissions Post journals (including accruals and prepayments) and maintain accurate financial records Lead month-end close processes and support management accounts preparation Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register Prepare and submit VAT returns and manage HMRC communications Support statutory compliance including Companies House and corporation tax processes Deliver financial and operational reporting to senior stakeholders Monitor costs, identify efficiencies, and support budgeting and forecasting Provide commercial finance support across operations and store functions Liaise with external parties including auditors and advisors About You Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role Background in retail, FMCG, or multi-site environments preferred Strong technical accounting knowledge, including VAT and payroll Hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero) Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across the business Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) desirable What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 20 days annual leave  bank holidays Pension scheme Staff discount Annual salary reviews Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business If you’re a proactive and commercially minded finance professional looking to take the next step in a dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you.