Finance Manager / Senior Finance Officer / Permanent

London SW1 Circa £55,000 Permanent 5 Days Office Based Start: End of September 2026 An exciting opportunity for an experienced SME Accountant / Finance Manager to join an established specialist business operating within a prestigious, high-value market. This is a broad, hands-on finance role combining accounting, month-end, AML/KYC, VAT and compliance with exposure to high-value transactions and specialist royalty payments. The Role You will take ownership of a varied finance workload including: Day-to-day accounting through to month-end close General ledger, reconciliations, supplier invoices and expenses Customer invoicing and client/supplier settlements AML, KYC, risk assessments and compliance documentation VAT, including more complex transactions and treatments Administration and calculation of royalty payments Supporting improvements to financial processes and controls Handling confidential and high-value financial transactions About You We are looking for a confident, hands-on accountant who is comfortable working within an SME or owner-managed environment. ACCA qualification is highly preferred, alongside strong practical accounting experience and demonstrable knowledge of AML/KYC and compliance. Experience working for an organisation selling prestige, luxury or other high-value products where royalty payments are applicable is highly desirable, but not essential. Experience within art, auctions, galleries or similar specialist markets would ..... full job details .....