Finance Manager, London, Events and Leisure Business, 60kWe are looking for a proactive and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic and creative business at the heart of London's cultural scene. This role is perfect for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-revenue stream environment.This role is perfect for a strong finance manager who is looking to step into a head of finance position within an up-and-coming business. What You’ll Do:·; Lead and deliver month-end financial reporting, including posting accruals, prepayments, and preparing management accounts with commentary.· Prepare VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.· Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and oversee financial controls to maintain the integrity of financial data.· Liaise with auditors to ensure robust financial oversight.· Lead the preparation of cash flow forecasts and financial budgets, supporting long-term financial planning.· Provide analytical review of financial performance, identifying key trends and opportunities.· Hold monthly P&L review meetings with senior department heads to support decision-making.· Provide strategic financial guidance to the senior leadership team.· Monitor and minimise financial risks, implementing best practices for financial governance.· Prepare monthly payroll information, working with an external payroll provider to ensure accuracy for both salaried and hourly employees.· Ensure timely tax-related submissions, including PSA/P11Ds· Administer Business Rates, including rate relief applications.· Ensure financial policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with regulations.· Manage and maintain accounting software (Xero), ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.· Continuously review and improve financial policies, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. What We’re Looking For:· Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).· Minimum 3 years PQE, ideally within hospitality, events, or art sectors.· Strong financial control and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel.· Experience with Xero and payroll systems is a plus. ....Read more...
Group Reporting Manager - Succession plan to Head of FinanceSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 + bonusKeighley, West YorkshireShape the Future of Finance – Lead Transformation and Accelerate Your CareerSome finance roles keep the wheels turning.This one builds the machine for the next stage - and will propel your career into a head of role while doing so.Why This Role Stands OutThis isn’t just about producing numbers. It’s about shaping the story behind them.You’ll build the finance engine that helps take the business through its next growth phase - and beyond.You’ll gain exposure to private equity, acquisitions, and high-level strategy - while working in a culture that values trust, development, and autonomy.When you move on from this role (in a few years), you won’t just have more experience. You’ll have the full toolkit - technical, commercial, and strategic — to step into the Head of Finance role.What else is there to know?A high-growth UK manufacturer, recently backed by Private Equity, is going through a major growth and transformation phase - and they need a technically strong Finance Manager ready to help shape it.You’ll join a business with big ambitions, international reach, and serious momentum. Investment is pouring into technology, efficiency, and growth. With a transaction on the horizon in the next few years, now’s the time to join the journey - not after it’s happened.This is a career-defining role that blends hands-on technical leadership with genuine strategic exposure. You’ll be part of a modern, fast-paced finance team led by a CFO and Head of Finance who have both built their careers in major corporates - but are now building something far more dynamic.Less red tape.Faster decisions.More opportunity to make an impact.Here, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, empowered to challenge, and supported to grow.What’s In It For You
Fast-track leadership journey: A clear, mapped route from Finance Manager to Commercial/Finance Business Partner and ultimately Head of Finance, guided by senior mentors who’ve done it at the highest level.High visibility, high impact: Collaborate closely with the CFO, COO, and PE investors — driving transformation and seeing the direct results of your work.Tailored career development: A personalised plan to strengthen your technical excellence and broaden your commercial and leadership skillset.Agile, empowering culture: Decisions are made quickly, ideas are welcomed, and your input genuinely matters.Exciting transformation: Lead finance reporting improvements, digital dashboards, automation, and process redesign. Gain exposure to strategy, M&A and a future PE transaction.
What You’ll Do
Own group reporting, management accounts, tax, treasury, and core financial control.Strengthen systems, controls, and governance as the business scales.Deliver insightful financial reporting for the board and investors.Drive finance transformation projects — including automation, Power BI, and ERP optimisation.Coach and develop a capable finance team.Partner across operations and commercial teams to link performance with results.
Who You Are
ACA / ACCA qualified (ideally practice-trained or a strong first-time mover into industry).A technically strong accountant with curiosity, drive, and the ambition to grow.Someone who can see the career benefits of being in a fast-paced, evolving SME environment. People from larger companies are very welcome to apply.You might not tick every box yet — but you’ve got the hunger to learn and lead.
Lead. Grow. Succeed.Your next big leap in finance starts here. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
