Finance Manager (6 month FTC)

Finance Manager £60-70,000 pro rata | 6 month FTC | London | Hybrid My Client, a fast-growing acquisitional, part of a well-known and highly trusted UK group, are recruiting a Finance Manager with and proven hands-on all round finance experience for a 6 month FTC, based out of their London offices working on a Hybrid basis (3days in office 2 WFH) Sitting at the heart of the finance function this is a hands-on role where you'll own core accounting processes end-to-end - from ledger integrity and reconciliations to management reporting and compliance across multiple entities as the business expands. You’ll own the integrity of our financial data - improving systems and controls to ensure senior leadership can operate with confidence and clarity. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Managing month-end close, reconciliations (bank, expenses, accruals/prepayments), and financial controls Monitoring and tracking expenses and departmental budgets, flagging variances and supporting cost control Working closely with external accountants, auditors and vendors to ensure compliance and smooth reporting cycles Helping optimise and improve financial systems, processes and reporting tools as the business scales, including automation where possible Conducting ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions and operational planning Owning finance-related aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding (payroll, systems access, documentation) What We're Looking For Qualified Accountant(ACA, ACCA/CIMA) with a strong academic background Excellent experience in finance, accounting, or a management accounting role Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals - comfortable reconciling ledgers, reviewing balance sheets and preparing management accounts Highly detail-oriented, with the discipline to manage high-volume transactional work accurately Confident working across multiple entities and reconciling complex accounts Strong Excel or Google Sheets capability, with hands-on experience using Xero in a multi-entity environment Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment where processes are evolving High ownership mindset - you don't just process numbers, you ensure they're right Experience with regulated environments is a bonus but not essential If you have strong hands-on transactional finance experience and are ready to take real ownership in a fast-scaling business, apply today.