Finance Manager

Finance Manager –

our client is a rapidly growing

Trade Association*** Urgent hiring need - the ideal candidate will be on less than two weeks'' notice ***Office Location:

Holborn, LondonSalary:

£67,950 per annumHours:

Full-time,

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to FridayWorking Pattern:

Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

– One office day

must be TuesdayAbout the organisation:

Our client is the leading membership organisation in its field across the UK. They advocate for policies that support sustainable growth in the sector and ensure that the industry thrives.Role Overview

As

Finance Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, maintaining accurate records, preparing management accounts, handling payroll, and supporting the wider team in financial matters. You will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and efficiency, while also recommending process improvements.Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

Oversee all financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers, cash/petty cash, and membership subscription records.Payroll and Pensions:

Manage payroll and year-end returns in compliance with statutory regulations, ensuring correct administration of the

company pension scheme .Financial Reporting:

Prepare quarterly

management accounts, budget reports, VAT returns (partial exemption method) , and rolling forecasts.Audits and Compliance:

Support the preparation of

annual statutory financial accounts , oversee the

audit process , and ensure regulatory compliance.Investment and Cash Flow Management:

Administer short-term investments, cash flow forecasts, and liaise with investment managers for long-term financial planning.Supervise: 2

part-time members of staff.Required Skills and Experience

Essential:Professional accountancy qualification ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA

or equivalent).Strong knowledge of

VAT (partial exemption), financial strategy, and cost classification .Experience using

Sage 50 and Payroll .Advanced proficiency in

Excel and Microsoft Office .Ability to

build relationships

with internal and external stakeholders.Desirable:Experience with

RTI

and payroll management.Understanding of

membership organisations .Familiarity with

small business finance operations .Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

– Employer contributes

15% , employee contributes

5% .Private healthcare and life insurance .Annual leave:

25 days , plus bank holidays and office closures (Christmas).How to Apply

Send us your CVDue to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional ..... full job details .....