Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Egham – hybrid working available

£53,000–£58,000

Full-time, permanent – 35 hours per week

Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP

I’m working with a vibrant, values-led charity representing more than 9,000 students at a University of London institution. The organisation delivers a wide range of services, activities and support for its members, alongside running commercial operations including hospitality and events, with income reinvested back into student services.

They are now looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) to join them as Finance Manager, taking responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and effective operation of the finance function. The role manages a team of around 3 and reports to the Head of Finance and Resources. 

Based in Egham, with hybrid working available, this is a broad, hands-on role that would particularly suit an experienced all-round Finance Manager from an SME-sized business, charity or similarly varied organisation.

A key part of the role will be taking ownership of monthly management accounts and financial forecasting, alongside cashflow projections and longer-term financial planning. You’ll also oversee areas including VAT returns, payroll, pensions and financial controls, as well as supporting the annual audit and statutory accounts process. 

We’re particularly looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• An ACCA, CIMA or ACA accounting qualification

• Strong experience of completing management accounts and financial forecasting

• A strong working understanding of VAT

• Experience of managing, mentoring and coaching a finance team

• Good technical accounting knowledge, including month and year-end

• The ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities

• A proactive, self-starter approach, comfortable taking ownership and getting things moving

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-finance colleagues

The organisation has annual income and expenditure budgets of around £7m, so there’s plenty of breadth and variety to the finance operation. 

Charity experience would be useful, but isn’t the only route into the role. It could equally suit someone coming from an SME-sized commercial organisation who enjoys being an all-rounder and is comfortable combining strong technical accounting with a practical, hands-on approach.

Applications are being considered on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.