Finance Manager

JRRL are looking for a Finance Manager to manage the daily financial operations for a professional consultancy in SE London, reporting to Directors. This role is a replacement for a long-serving senior member who has recently moved on. The company is open to modernising systems and evolving processes, making this an exciting opportunity to apply your skills, introduce fresh ideas, and truly make the role your own. 
 Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm, office based throughout probation, some flexibility with hours and the possibility of some hybrid working in the future. 
 Main duties for the Finance Manager 
Sales Ledger/Credit Control: Manage invoice creation, monthly client reviews, and credit control. 
Purchase Ledger: Process and arrange BACS payments to suppliers as per terms. 
Nominal Ledgers: Handle non-purchase payments and ad hoc transactions. 
Banking: Manage and reconcile bank accounts, Director’s credit cards, period-end accounts, and petty cash. 
Budget & Forecasting: Monitor and update income/expenditure budget, review and adjust forecasts, and monitor cash flow. 
Invoicing & Reporting: Manage invoicing, staff target reporting, and financial analysis for meetings. 
Period-End & VAT: Prepare management accounts, monthly VAT returns, and submit to HMRC. 
HMRC & Year-End: Prepare year-end accounts, liaise with accountants, and handle all related submissions. 
Payroll & Expenses: Process monthly payroll (SAGE), pensions, PAYE, expenses, and timesheets. 
Contracts & Insurance: Lead negotiations for office equipment, manage professional indemnity and office insurance renewals. 
Director Support: Provide financial reporting, strategy implementation, and handle ad hoc financial issues. 
Person Specification for the Finance Manager: 
Financial management experience within a similar role 
Intermediate Microsoft Excel/Word and ideally Access 
Strong organisational skills 
Close attention to detail 
Good communication skills 
The Finance Manager will be reporting directly to the directors, strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively liaise with both directors and staff to gather the necessary information for timely invoice processing and payment

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