Reed
Finance Manager
Location: East London (office-based, 1000-1830)
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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