Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Architecture and Design £50,000-£60,000 Old Street, London Hybrid - 3 days in the office An award-winning London architecture and design practice is looking for a Finance Manager to take real ownership of the finance function within its growing SME. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you''ll work directly with the Directors and senior team, influence business decisions and play a key role in improving financial and operational performance. The role You''ll take ownership of a varied finance function, including: Producing monthly management accounts, cash flow and forecasts Monitoring project profitability, WIP and financial performance Working with project teams and Directors through CMAP Managing monthly payroll and employee finance schemes Using Xero across the finance function Supporting budgeting, forecasting and resource planning Managing business insurance and Professional Indemnity renewals Coordinating RandD tax claims and supporting the year-end audit Handling HMRC, VAT, P11D, PSA and Companies House matters Providing financial reporting and commercial insight to the Board Supporting operational improvements and wider business projects About you Qualified Accountant, QBE or actively studying ACCA, CIMA or ACA Strong management accounting and commercial finance experience SME experience is important, ideally within an architecture, creative, design or similar professional services environment Strong Xero experience Commercially ..... full job details .....