Finance Manager

Our client isn’t just a workplace – it’s a launchpad for careers to thrive. A top 10 consumer agency, they shine for their progressive culture, diversity, and perks that reward loyalty and excellence. Add a ‘do good’ philosophy, and you’ve got a truly inspiring place to be.

With a boutique-agency vibe representing big brands, the team enjoys bragging rights and perks you won’t find at faceless, oversized comms companies. It’s no wonder they’ve made the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list two years running – proof that this is somewhere special.

We are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to take full ownership of all day-to-day finance operations, provide accurate and timely financial information to the Senior Leadership Team and CEO/Founder to support confident decision-making, and help shape our overall financial strategy. This is a hybrid role, with four days per week at our Reading HQ and one day working from home.

• Manage all finance operations: accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, invoicing, Amex, and supplier payments.
• Lead payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and year-end reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, supporting confident decision-making at the leadership level.
• Partner across the business to improve processes, negotiate contracts, and provide clear financial insight to the CEO/Founder and senior team.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in SME finance, ideally in professional services or agency environments.
• Proficient in Xero (or similar cloud systems) with strong Excel skills.
• Confident, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to communicate finance clearly to non-financial colleagues.

• Opportunity: Full ownership of the finance function with the opportunity to shape processes and reporting.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in our buzzing office, 1 day from home.
• Great Pay + Perks: Competitive salary (up to £55,000), performance bonuses, and recognition for doing amazing work.
• Time to Recharge: Generous holidays and wellbeing support to keep you at your best.
• Grow & Shine: Training, workshops, and career development opportunities.
• Fun, Creative Culture: Team socials, Friday catch-ups, and a workplace that celebrates ideas.
• Future Ready: Pension plan to help you plan ahead (Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution 3%)

Take your finance career to the next level in a business where your decisions make an impact.

Established in 2003, Jo Thompson Recruitment is a privately owned premier boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in Recruitment Services, Assessment and Development Centres, HR Solutions, Career Coaching and Psychometric Testing.